UPDATE: TBI Special Agents are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Fayette County that left one man dead and injured four other people. TBI was requested to assist by District Attorney Mark Davidson in conjunction with the Fayette County Sheriff’s office.
The shooting occurred during a party in the 11-hundred block of Brewer Road. Tavaris Contrell Lewis of Mason died at the scene from his injuries. Two men and two women were also injured, and transported to a Memphis hospital for treatment. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
TBI is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about this incident is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Original Story:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities say one person is dead and four others are injured after an overnight shooting in Fayette County, Tennessee.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday the shooting happened near the dead end of Brewer Road.
The sheriff’s office says there were five gunshot victims. One victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
The other four victims are currently at Regional One Hospital. Two of the victims are in stable condition, while the other two are in serious condition.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says it is working in conjunction with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to develop suspect information.
At this time, there is no word on what led to the shooting.
