TBI special agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Tuesday morning (4/29/25), involving deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.
Just after 9:30 a.m., the Sullivan County Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was executing a search warrant at a mobile home in the 300 block of Barnett Drive in Kingsport. Preliminary information indicates that as the team approached the residence, an individual fired shots from inside. One deputy returned fire. No one was injured during the incident. After a short standoff, the subject inside the mobile home surrendered and was taken into custody.
At this time, this investigation remains active and ongoing.