The district attorney for Grundy County has identified the off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol officer under investigation in connection with a Tuesday shooting incident in Tracy City.
Trooper Sam Johnson is the officer allegedly involved in an incident about 8 p.m. in the 200 block of Colyar Street, District Attorney Courtney C. Lynch said Thursday via email. The state’s investigation is ongoing.
“I don’t know whether THP has taken any action regarding his employment,” Lynch said of Johnson’s job status. “I requested TBI to investigate. At the conclusion of their investigation, I will decide about charges.”
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The shot fired was not the cause of the reported injury, according to Lynch.