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UPDATE-Shooting victim identified

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On August 17, the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from an individual who said that a person had been shot at the address of 323 Todd Levee Road.

Upon arrival, deputies found a deceased white male with an obvious gunshot wound.

That subject has been identified as 31-year-old Danny Sweat, of Crockett County.

Investigators with the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation processed the scene over night and their investigation remains ongoing.

The other parties involved have been identified and are cooperating with authorities in this matter. No arrest has been made at this time.

More information will be available as the investigation continues and medical examiners report becomes available.