Tag: Ronald Millsaps

Over 220 Rounds Fired During Accused Domestic Abuser’s Shootout with Blount County Deputies, TBI Says

Peter D'Abrosca
Ronald Millsaps

According to the testimony of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agent, more than 220 rounds were fired during a June shootout between two Blount County Sheriff’s deputies and a man who was involved in a domestic dispute at his home. 

During a preliminary hearing for Ronald Millsaps, who was charged with aggravated assault, attempted criminal homicide, especially aggravated kidnapping and reckless endangerment after the shootout, a TBI agent revealed a bit about the aftermath of the shootout. 

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Body Cam Footage Released from Shootout That Left Two Blount County Deputies Injured

Peter D'Abrosca
Blount County Shoot Out

Body camera footage released by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office shows a harrowing 20-minute gun battle during which two of its deputies were shot after responding to a welfare check call.

“I am releasing the following video synopsis of the assault on Deputy Corbin Smith and Deputy Edward Walker on June 11, 2024 on Jacob Springs Boulevard in Rockford,” said Blount County Sheriff Sheriff James Lee Berrong on Facebook, attaching the video. 

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