Standoff on I-40 Ends in Fatal Shooting | Memphis News

A high-stakes chase on I-40 in Madison County ended in tragedy when authorities pursued a suspect believed to be holding a child hostage. After a tense standoff, the child was safely released, but the suspect fled on foot. Officers attempted to subdue him with less-lethal methods, but when he pulled out a weapon, police returned fire — resulting in his death. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now reviewing the incident, and the district attorney will determine if the officers’ actions were justified. No one else was injured in the confrontation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/983410a80c3218ec