In Lewis County, a tragic incident has prompted a thorough investigation by special agents from the TBI. The event, which occurred in Hohenwald on Friday, resulted in the death of one individual and left another injured. The agents swiftly responded to the residence on Mt View Road, where they discovered the lifeless body of Van Franklin Cates. Additionally, a female occupant of the home sustained injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Nashville, where she remains in critical condition.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities pinpointed a juvenile as the perpetrator behind the shootings. The fifteen-year-old was formally petitioned for criminal homicide on Friday, leading to the issuance of a detention order. Subsequently, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office took custody of the juvenile and transferred him to a specialized juvenile holding facility for further legal proceedings. The community remains in shock as the investigation continues to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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