CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a deadly officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in Clarksville.
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TBI said the incident started with a barricaded subject, who was the ex-boyfriend of a woman who went missing recently in Middle Tennessee.
Authorities obtained information about the individual’s whereabouts at an apartment of a family acquaintance on Big Sky Drive in Clarksville and attempted to discuss the matter with him. However, over an initial period of several hours, the individual showed no willingness to cooperate with officers and refused to communicate with them.
The situation escalated further and SWAT officers from the Clarksville Police Department breached the apartment’s door at approximately 1 p.m., after which the subject fired several shots in the general direction of the officers.
Subsequent efforts to diffuse the situation, including tear gas and negotiation efforts, were unsuccessful and, at approximately 3:30 p.m., SWAT officers again breached the apartment’s door, only to be met by the subject holding two weapons.
The subject reportedly pointed the weapons in the direction of the officers, who fired upon him, striking him several times, killing him. He has been identified as James Vaughn (DOB 8-11-68).
No officers were injured.
TBI Agents continue to gather any and all relevant evidence, interviews, and information. A team of Special Agent/Forensic Scientists has also been dispatched to the scene to process and gather relevant evidence.
Throughout the investigative process, findings will be shared with the District Attorney General. As a reminder: In all investigations, the TBI acts solely as ‘fact-finders.’ Any determination about the legality of the actions of the officers involved in these types of matters rests solely with the District Attorney General.
The TBI does not identify the officers involved in these types of matters.