A Cumberland County man accused of the fatal, unprovoked shooting of Michael Kerley in July 2025 is scheduled for a deadline hearing in court next week. Devin Christopher Schillinger faces a first-degree murder charge stemming from the incident, which took place near a local residence.

According to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) documents, Schillinger allegedly shot an unarmed Kerley in the head as Kerley walked across a driveway. Investigators noted the victim was not threatening anyone at the time. While Schillinger and Kerley had argued the previous evening, reports indicate there was no interaction between them on the day of the shooting prior to the attack.

Key Case Details

• Defendant: Devin Christopher Schillinger

• Charge: First-Degree Murder (Class A Felony)

• Legal Representation: Public Defender’s Office

• Bond: $1,000,000

• Upcoming Court Action: Deadline hearing scheduled in the Cumberland County Circuit Court on August 25, 2026.