Crime
Video shows moments man shot and killed by suspect Eric Garrison during fight in Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — A fatal shooting occurred in downtown Crossville Friday evening, August 22, 2025, directly across from the Cumberland County Courthouse, after what authorities described as a street confrontation that escalated into deadly violence.
According to the Crossville Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 5:42 p.m. to the intersection of North Main Street and Fourth Street following multiple 911 calls reporting a fight in the roadway.
Witnesses told police the incident began as a verbal dispute involving several men, which escalated into a physical confrontation before one of the men retrieved a firearm and opened fire.
Cellphone video taken by bystanders, now in possession of law enforcement, shows a man acting erratically near War Memorial Park shortly before the confrontation began.
Three other men approached him, leading to an altercation in the middle of Main Street.
At one point, one of the men was seen walking away, crossing the street, and returning with a pistol. He then approached the erratic individual, raised the weapon, and fired a single shot to the man’s head.
The victim immediately collapsed to the pavement.
Sources familiar with the investigation have indicated the victim may have been a military veteran, with video footage appearing to show he had a prosthetic leg.
Some witnesses have further alleged that tensions may have arisen because the victim had been making obscene gestures toward flags at War Memorial Park, though these claims have not been officially confirmed by authorities.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) was requested to assist in processing the scene, and Main Street was closed for more than five hours while investigators worked into the night.
Officials have described the shooting as an isolated event and emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Cumberland County District Attorney Bryant Dunaway confirmed Saturday that multiple videos of the incident are now part of the case evidence.
He also stated that 42-year-old Eric Garrison has been taken into custody and charged with attempted second-degree murder.
The name of the deceased victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
“The circumstances of this case are extremely serious,” Dunaway said, noting that investigators are reviewing all available evidence to determine the appropriate charges moving forward.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has additional information to contact the Crossville Police Department at 931-484-7231 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 931-200-1173.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.