Crime
Possible Active Shooter Reported at University of Tennessee–Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has placed its campus on immediate lockdown following reports of a possible active shooter incident.
According to university officials, the report originated from the University Center and/or the UTC Library.
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are being directed to shelter in place immediately and to follow the safety protocol: Run. Hide. Fight.
Emergency notifications have been issued via calls, texts, and campus alert systems, urging everyone to avoid the area and remain secured until further instructions are provided.
911 callers reported seeing a man dressed in dark clothing carrying a gun.
All individuals on the UTC campus should remain on lockdown. Do not move unless directed by law enforcement.
Campus facilities are currently being searched by police.
Law enforcement officers are actively responding, and the situation remains fluid.
Authorities emphasize that no one should attempt to enter the UTC campus until an all-clear has been issued.
Further updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.