A horrific incident unfolded in Sequatchie, Tennessee, on Thursday night, leaving six people, including three children, dead. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting at a residence, only to arrive and find the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters battled the blaze and discovered the bodies of six individuals inside. A seventh person, suffering from gunshot wounds, was found alive and transported to a Chattanooga hospital. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into this tragic event.
Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett indicated to WTVC-TV that the incident appears to be a domestic dispute that escalated into a murder-suicide. The individual believed to be responsible is among the deceased. While the TBI has not released any names, they confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and autopsies will be conducted in Nashville on all six victims.
