Man dead after officer-involved shooting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man in Springfield late Tuesday night.
According to the TBI, the incident began shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the intersection of East 21st Avenue and Blair Street.
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Based on preliminary information, the Springfield Police Department was sent to the area to respond to reports of a crash.
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Authorities reported when officers arrived on scene, the driver — identified as Kevin Chapman — got out of the vehicle with a gun.
During the interaction, Chapman allegedly pointed the gun at officers and fired, which led officers to return fire.
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Chapman was hit and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the TBI. No officers were injured during the incident.
In a release, the TBI said the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting remain under investigation:
At this time, this investigation remains active and ongoing. TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the District Attorney General for his further review and consideration. The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether the actions of an officer were justified in these types of matters. That decision rests with the District Attorney General requesting TBI’s involvement.
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No other information was immediately released.
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