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Selmer police officer, one other killed after shooting on New Bethel Road in McNairy County

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UPDATE: Authorities have released the identities of the suspect and the Selmer police officer involved in a fatal shooting on Saturday afternoon in McNairy County, Tennessee.

The tragic incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. on New Bethel Road when officers responded to a report of a suspicious person outside a residence.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Officer Rick Finley of the Selmer Police Department was the first to arrive at the scene.

Selmer police officer Rick Finley killed after shooting on New Bethel Road in McNairy County

Upon his arrival, he encountered 39-year-old Daniel Jeremiah Holmes. Preliminary investigations indicate that Holmes attacked Officer Finley before firing multiple shots, fatally wounding him.

A second officer arrived shortly thereafter and engaged the suspect.

The officer returned fire, striking Holmes, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The Selmer Police Department confirmed that Officer Rick Finley was a part-time member of their force and a full-time officer with the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office.

His loss has deeply affected both departments and the community he served.

The TBI is leading the investigation into the incident, and no further details are available at this time.

Local authorities and community members have expressed their condolences and support for Officer Finley’s family during this difficult time.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

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Selmer, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has confirmed that a police officer and one other individual were fatally shot in an incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in McNairy County.

The shooting took place in the 100 block of New Bethel Road in Selmer, Tennessee.

The incident involved officers from the Selmer Police Department.

At the request of 25th Judicial District Attorney General Mark Davidson, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter.

The nature of the events that resulted in the fatalities has not been disclosed, and the identities of the officer and the second individual have not yet been released pending family notification.

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The TBI announced that additional details would be made public later Saturday night after agents complete their preliminary investigation.

This tragic incident has shaken the Selmer community, with residents expressing their condolences for the families affected. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that they are working diligently to uncover the facts surrounding the shooting.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.


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Suspect Identified in Highlands Ranch Main Event Shooting

The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

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Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver.

She was taken into custody and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the case will be referred to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.

It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Deputies arriving at the scene discovered that multiple rounds had been fired inside the entertainment venue, leading to the injury of a female victim who sustained gunshot wounds to her chest and foot.

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The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

As deputies secured the area, one officer encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun in the parking lot.

The deputy issued multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon, but the suspect continued moving between parked vehicles.

When the armed man turned toward the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, fatally wounding him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene and are working to determine the full sequence of events.

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Authorities believe the deceased male was connected to the initial shooting inside the building, but his exact role in the incident is still under investigation.

In accordance with standard protocol, the 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will oversee the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the review.

Sheriff Darren Weekly has emphasized the importance of transparency and assured the public that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

Authorities urge the community to refrain from speculation and allow investigators time to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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The safety of residents remains the top priority, and officials commend the swift response of law enforcement in containing a potentially deadly situation.

Call for Information:
Anyone with additional details regarding the shootings is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7549.


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