Crime
Barricaded Shooting Suspect at Legacy Wine & Spirits in Smyrna Taken into Custody
UPDATE: Shooting Suspect Barricaded at Legacy Wine & Spirits in Smyrna Taken Into Custody Following Standoff.
SMYRNA, TN – July 15, 2025 – 4:15 PM EDT – The Smyrna Police Department has confirmed that the active shooter situation at Legacy Wine & Spirits, located on Crewe Road North near Lee Victory Parkway, has transitioned into a barricade situation.
Authorities say the suspect is no longer actively firing and has barricaded themselves in the area as of Tuesday afternoon.
“This is no longer an active shooter situation,” Smyrna Police stated in an official update.
The incident began earlier in the day around 3:00 PM EDT, when reports of gunfire inside the store prompted an immediate and heavy law enforcement response, including deployment of SWAT units.
As a precaution, authorities placed Lee Victory Parkway and surrounding roads under lockdown, advising the public to avoid the area.
While no details have been released regarding potential casualties or the identity of the suspect, police are continuing negotiations and maintaining a secure perimeter.
Tactical teams remain on scene, and emergency personnel are standing by.
Smyrna, a town of approximately 55,000 residents, has a violent crime rate of approximately 3 per 1,000 people, which is above the national average.
The unfolding situation has raised concerns among local residents and businesses, many of whom remain sheltered in place.
The Smyrna Police Department continues to urge the public to stay clear of the area until the situation is fully resolved.
Updates will be issued as more verified information becomes available.
This remains a developing story.
Crime
Anna Kepner Stepbrother Timothy Hudson Charged With Murder Months After Her Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Brevard County, Fla. — New court filings reveal that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide in connection with her death, months after she was found deceased aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation.
Anna, a resident of Titusville, was discovered dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, while traveling with family aboard the Carnival Horizon.
According to court documents, her body was found under a bed in the cabin.
Filings state that she died from asphyxiation resulting from what was described as a “bar hold.”
Because Anna’s death occurred while the ship was in open water returning to Miami following a weeklong Caribbean cruise, the case is being prosecuted in federal court.
On February 20, Thomas Hudson filed an emergency petition in Brevard County seeking sole custody of his 9-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson.
The child currently resides primarily with Shauntel and her husband, Chris Kepner—Anna’s father.
The petition asserts that there has been a “significant and unanticipated change in circumstances” warranting an immediate modification of parental responsibility and time-sharing arrangements. The filing references information circulating on social media from the Kepner family indicating that Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother was charged with homicide on February 3 by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
The document further alleges that newly obtained information may call into question the judgment and parenting decisions within the household.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 16-year-old appeared in federal court in Miami on February 6.
According to the source, U.S. Marshals escorted the teen to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he and a public defender appeared before a magistrate judge in a closed hearing.
Following the proceeding, Shauntel Hudson and Chris Kepner released a statement expressing frustration over the court’s decision to grant the teen release.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely. This reality adds to our grief and outrage,” the statement read in part. “It is devastating to know that while we live every day with the loss of our child, the individual responsible has not yet been fully held accountable.”
The homicide charge marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the location of the alleged crime and the family relationships involved.
Federal authorities continue to handle the prosecution, and additional court proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active.