Early this morning at approximately 07:54 a.m. Fairfield Glade Police responded to 510 Wimberly Road in Fairfield Glade on a domestic in progress call with shots being fired from the back deck. As officers entered the residence, they discovered a male, who was later identified as 71-year-old James Chapman with severe lacerations, and a deceased female, identified as 69-year-old Karen Chapman.

James Chapman was airlifted to UT Medical Center in Knoxville for treatment.

Authorities say Karen Chapman died by stabbing.

The incident reportedly happened yesterday. The victims were not discovered until this morning after James Chapman was able to fire shots to get the attention of neighbors.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene to investigate the apparent homicide and aggravated assault.  While conducting the investigation a suspect was identified as 33-year-old Jason James Chapman, who also resided at the residence.   

A BOLO was issued to all law enforcement agencies for Chapman, who was driving a white 2021 Subaru Ascent. As the investigation progressed, it was determined Chapman was at a hotel in Malvern, Arkansas. Investigators later learned that Chapman was deceased at the hotel from self-inflicted injuries on both of his arms.  

Sheriff Casey Cox and Chief Kate Self would like to assure everyone that the community is not in any danger as the investigation continues.