SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Most of downtown Smithville was shut down Thursday night as police searched for a 'very dangerous' suspect who tried escaping in a car but ended up on foot before being captured.
According to Smithville Mayor Josh Miller, the suspect was in custody around 6:30 p.m. Law enforcement officials have not yet released his identity.
“Citizens believe in accurate information," Mayor Miller said. "It’s been said that an officer was shot, but to my knowledge that is false."
This article will be updated as more information is shared by investigators.
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