In Lauderdale County, an attempted murder trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday has been postponed until February 19, 2025. This decision was made by Judge Will Powell of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court, who determined that the defendant, 74-year-old Larry Franklin Palmer from Iron City, Tennessee, qualifies for a mental health evaluation. Consequently, Judge Powell will issue an order to facilitate this assessment.
Palmer faces serious allegations related to an incident that resulted in injuries to 69-year-old Tim Shelton from Rogersville. Law enforcement officials have indicated that surveillance video captured the moment when Shelton was struck by a truck that was changing lanes in a parking lot. Following this incident, the footage reportedly shows a man, identified as Palmer, brandishing a firearm as he exits the scene.
Until the trial date arrives, Palmer will remain under house confinement, as the legal proceedings surrounding this case continue to unfold. The upcoming trial is set to take place on February 19, 2025, where the evidence and circumstances of the case will be thoroughly examined.
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