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Lebanon man arrested after shooting, killing wife

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LEBANON, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Lebanon man has been arrested on criminal homicide charges after a shooting on Saturday, May 18.

Officers with the Lebanon Police Department responded to the 500 block of Fairview Avenue around 12:26 a.m. Upon arrival, a woman was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The woman was transported from the scene to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, where she later died.

LPD sent out a statement on the search for the suspect, Steve Yarbrough, 42, who was possibly traveling to West Tennessee. Yarbrough previously resided in the Jackson, Tennessee area.

Yarbrough turned himself into authority around noon later that day.

LPD put out a statement informing the public of his arrest. Officials are continuing to keep the victim's family in their thoughts and prayers.

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