On May 22, 2025, at approximately 5:45 pm, members of the Bartlett Police Department were involved in an Officer-involved shooting stemming from an incident that occurred in the area of Kate Hyde Blvd and Highway 64.
During the encounter, the suspect, while armed with a knife, attempted to stab an officer, at which time officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect.
Emergency medical services responded and transported the suspect to a local hospital. The suspect was pronounced deceased by medical staff.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is working independently to determine the series of events that led to the shooting. The TBI will release all additional information regarding this investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this tragic incident .
