The Incident: On December 24, 2025, Roane County deputies responded to reports of gunfire near Highway 70 and Firetower Road, where Cooper was found dead from a gunshot wound.

The Suspect: 24-year-old Jacob Stinnett faces a second-degree murder charge. While court documents indicate Stinnett claimed self-defense following a confrontation, the circumstances will be determined through the legal process.

The Arrest: Following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), an arrest warrant was issued on February 20. Stinnett was apprehended three days later by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he has been held awaiting extradition to Tennessee.