INDIAN MOUND, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – An investigation by Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in an indictment for a former sheriff’s detective in Stewart County in connection to the December suicide of his acquaintance.

On December 2nd, agents began investigating the self-inflicted shooting death of a man at a home on Lower Cross Creek Road in Indian Mound.

Police determined the shooting involved the service weapon of off-duty Stewart County Sheriff’s Deputy David Evans (DOB 2-27-69).

Police said on the night of the man’s death, Evans let him ride in his patrol vehicle while the man drank alcohol and used the lights and siren inappropriately. After the two returned to the man’s home, and while the deputy was inside the house, the man retrieved the deputy’s service weapon from his car and shot himself.

On Monday, the Stewart County Grand Jury returned an indictment, charging Evans (who resigned his position with Stewart County) with one count of Official Misconduct. On Tuesday, authorities booked him into the Stewart County Jail on $1,000 bond.

Suicide Prevention

Professional crisis intervention specialists can be reached by calling the Tennessee Toll-Free Statewide Crisis Telephone Line, 1-855-Crisis1, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services and immediate assistance can also be received by calling 911.

Common suicide warning signs include feeling hopeless or helpless; being sad or depressed most of the time; experiencing strong anger; talking or writing about death; withdrawing from family and friends; acting impulsively; losing interest in previously enjoyed activities; abusing alcohol and/or drugs; not doing well at work or school; reckless behavior; writing a will; and experiencing a change in eating and/or sleeping habits.

Suicide.org is a non-profit organization and website that maintains a list of additional state and national resources to help those with questions. A list of toll-free telephone numbers for assistance and services in Tennessee may be found at www.suicide.org or by calling 1-800-SUICIDE.

OTHER RESOURCES:

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers a crisis hotline that offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-855-CRISIS-1.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers a crisis line that also offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-273-8255, VeteransCrisisLine.net or send a text to 838255.

Other online resources from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs are offered at www.MakeTheConnection.net and SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.