TBI INVESTIGATES KNOX COUNTY OFFICER-IN-VOLVED SHOOTING LEAVING ONE DEAD
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is independently investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place Sunday morning in Knox County at the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen.
The deceased individual has been identified as Caleb Barber (born February 26, 1995).
Key Details of the Incident:
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The Response: Just before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a business in the 7500 block of Clinton Highway following 911 calls about an individual acting erratically and armed with a gun in the parking lot.
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The Confrontation: Upon arrival, a deputy made contact with Barber. The situation escalated for reasons currently under investigation, leading the deputy to open fire and strike him.
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Casualties: Barber was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured in the incident.
Next Steps:
TBI agents are currently gathering evidence and conducting interviews to establish the full sequence of events. Once complete, their findings will be handed over to the District Attorney General to determine whether the officer’s actions were legally justified. Per policy, the TBI does not release the identities of the involved officers, referring those inquiries to the respective department.
