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Shooting investigation underway on Vultee Boulevard
SUMMARY: Breaking news reports indicate a shooting occurred overnight at a home on FY Boulevard in Hermitage. Dispatch received the call shortly after 11:30 PM on Friday. A witness reported hearing gunshots and observed police entering the residence with flashbangs. Authorities are working to gather more information on the incident.
An investigation is underway after a reported shooting overnight.
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House painter rescues man from house fire in Williamson County
SUMMARY: A man’s life was saved by house painter Joshua Schaefer in Franklin when he noticed smoke from a burning two-story home. Schaefer saw the homeowner inside, seemingly disoriented, and rushed in to help, supported by neighbors who forced open the door to pull him out. The fire, believed to have started accidentally at the back of the house, was aggressive, causing explosions that shattered windows. Firefighters arrived quickly but the flames took over an hour to control. While the homeowner was safe, their dog remains missing. October is Fire Prevention Month, prompting reminders to check smoke detector batteries.
A house painter was able to help rescue a man after his house caught fire on Thursday.
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Evacuation lifted after box with dynamite cleared near Lonsdale area
SUMMARY: Authorities have lifted the evacuation order for residents and businesses near CMC Recycling following a dynamite discovery reported yesterday. The evacuation zone extended half a mile from the site, prompting the opening of the Jacob Building as an emergency shelter. Emergency crews, including the Knoxville police and Nashville bomb squad, worked diligently to address the situation without injury. Officials confirmed that all clearances were successful, allowing residents to return home. However, a portion of Western Avenue remains closed but is expected to reopen soon. Overall, the community received positive news after a tense few hours.
Originally, the Knoxville Police Department expected the situation to last into Saturday morning.
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Last Impact Plastics employee still missing two weeks after historic flooding
SUMMARY: Floodwaters in East Tennessee swept away six workers from Impact Plastics, with one person still missing. The incident occurred along the Noich Chucky River, where five bodies have been recovered and identified. The search for the missing worker, 29-year-old Rosa Andr, has become the largest operation in Unicoi County’s history. Chief William Edwards highlighted the challenges posed by extensive debris, requiring heavy equipment for the ongoing search. Rosa, originally from Mexico and a mother of two, was last heard from inside the factory. The CEO of Impact Plastics expressed condolences and is collaborating with authorities to investigate the incident.
Unicoi County Search and Rescue crews have recovered five bodies over the last two weeks, and are still looking for one more person.
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