Suspect in custody after man shot in chest in Montgomery County

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man had to be airlifted to a Nashville hospital after he was shot inside a home overnight in Clarksville.

Deputies said the shooting occurred in the Rowdy Trail area in the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 28.

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At the scene, deputies discovered a man who had been shot in the chest. The victim was flown to Nashville to receive treatment for injuries that were sustained in the shooting. His current condition remains unknown.

Investigators said after conducting interviews, Toni McGee, 66, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. No other information was immediately provided.

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