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Soldier Shot, BOLO Issued, 40 Eastbound Closed on MM 285 – 3B Media News

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BOLO
TROOPER INVOLVED IN SHOOTING

Tonight at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 at/near the 285 Exit/Willow Ave.

The Trooper was shot by one of the occupants of the vehicle. The vehicle then headed north on Willow Ave. toward Cookeville.

Look for a white KIA Forte driven by 2 black males with facial tattoos. Possible tag on the vehicle is Q9SC4JR.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 931.528.8484

Interstate 40 Eastbound is closed at 285 between Tennessee Ave and Burgess Falls exit due to a State Trooper being shot. Please keep him in your prayers.