DEKALB COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in an arrest.

At the request of 13^th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night at a business on the 3000 block of Sparta Highway in Smithville. The victim was transported by helicopter to a Nashville hospital, where he continues to be treated for his injuries. During the course of the investigation, agents determined James Barsotti (DOB 2/4/1985) was responsible for shooting the victim who is an employee at the business.

Saturday night, Barsotti was arrested and charged with one count of Attempted 2^nd Degree Murder.  He was booked into the Dekalb County jail on a $300,000 bond.

The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.