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One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting

By Echo Day on October 22, 2023

One of the suspects in Friday morning's shooting on Hwy. 51 North has turned himself in, Sheriff Shannon Beasley confirmed on Saturday. Dalton Richard, 21, of Brighton, was charged with two counts of attempted murder. His girlfriend, Kassie Carpenter, 21, of Mason, is still at large. The shooting took place near Jack Bennett Road. Witnesses said two cars were next to each … [Read more...] about One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting

TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington

By Echo Day on October 20, 2023

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Tipton County Sheriff's Office deputies and Covington police officers are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Hwy. 51 and Jack Bennett Road early Friday morning. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said preliminary reports indicated a silver Malibu-style vehicle and a red Mustang were traveling northbound on Hwy. 51 around the Jack Bennett Road … [Read more...] about TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington

Candlelight vigil planned to honor Covington mass shooting victim Tamya Ewing-Somerville

By Echo Day on September 26, 2023

There will be a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to honor the life of a young woman killed in a mass shooting in Covington Saturday night. Tamya Ewing-Somerville, who had dreams of becoming a nurse and had just turned 20 last month, was shot to death during an event honoring the life of a classmate who'd died. She was a 2021 graduate of Covington High School. “It was … [Read more...] about Candlelight vigil planned to honor Covington mass shooting victim Tamya Ewing-Somerville

Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center

By Echo Day on September 24, 2023

Five people were shot during a party at The Event Center in Covington Saturday night. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said Covington police and Tipton County deputies were dispatched to the popular club at approximately 11:15 p.m. after gunshots were reported. “Upon arrival, deputies began administering first aid to a female gunshot victim who was found to be in extremely critical … [Read more...] about Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center

TBI, TCSO investigating shooting death of local musician

By Echo Day on May 29, 2023

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the fatal shooting of a local musician. At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday a shooting was reported on Old Memphis Road, in the Covington area, sheriff Shannon Beasley said. Aaron Huffman, 44, was pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Beasley said one person has been … [Read more...] about TBI, TCSO investigating shooting death of local musician

Man killed in accident on Mt. Carmel Road Thursday

By Echo Day on February 25, 2023

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The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a traffic accident on Mt. Carmel Road resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man. According to the preliminary report, just after 7 p.m. Thursday night the Ford Fusion driven by Trenton Rankin was hit head-on by a Ford F-150 driven by 23-year-old Waylon Jonakin. Jonakin was reportedly traveling southbound on Mt. Carmel Road, over a … [Read more...] about Man killed in accident on Mt. Carmel Road Thursday

Bicyclist hit, killed by deputy in Munford Thursday night

By Echo Day on October 22, 2022

One person died in an officer-involved accident in Munford Thursday night. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saturday that a deputy was traveling on McLaughlin Road and struck a person riding a bicycle. Sheriff Shannon Beasley called the accident unfortunate and requested prayers for both the victim and the deputy involved. Neither the deputy nor the victim has … [Read more...] about Bicyclist hit, killed by deputy in Munford Thursday night

Drummonds woman indicted in four-year-old’s 2021 death

By Echo Day on July 12, 2022

A Drummonds woman has been charged with the 2021 death of a four-year-old in her care, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday evening. Tammy Wilkerson, 52, of Milton Road, was indicted by the Tipton County Grand Jury for murder and child abuse. The child was in Ms. Wilkerson's care at the time when they were fatally injured. The four-year-old, who has not been … [Read more...] about Drummonds woman indicted in four-year-old’s 2021 death

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