Crime
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.