The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) charged a Bristol man, Alan Coulter, with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder for his role in a shooting that injured a police officer with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to the charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Coulter faces one count of Reckless Endangerment, one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and one count of Use of a Weapon During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.
According to a release from the TBI, the shooting began when officials with the police department identified Coulter and knew he had warrants out for his arrest. After spotting the individual, the law enforcement officers attempted to perform a traffic stop.
“A traffic stop was attempted, but Coulter refused to stop and drove to property located in the 400 block of Riley Hollow Road before abandoning the vehicle and running to an outbuilding. As deputies approached the structure, Coulter fired a shot through the door, striking one of the deputies. He then barricaded himself inside the building and refused to negotiate with deputies. Over the course of the next few hours, Coulter fired shots at deputies, resulting in deputies returning fire,” the release from the TBI explains.
Finally, Coulter was taken into custody and was not injured during the process.
However, the officer that was struck by Coulter’s bullet was hospitalized. Originally, Sheriff Jeff Cassidy described his condition as critical.
Since then, the law enforcement official has seemingly improved, with Cassidy detailing that he is expected to make a full recovery.
Throughout the investigation, the TBI worked closely with 2nd District Attorney General Barry Staubus, as they collected evidence and conducted interviews for his review.
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