NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — New information has been released by the TBI after an officer-involved shooting in Gallatin.
Officials responded to the 300 block of College Street on the evening of Saturday, July 1.
Early investigations show that two officers approached a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot near the city greenway on College Street. Two occupants were inside the vehicle.
One of the officers requested Devon Derantez Rutherford, 21, to step outside the vehicle. Upon exiting, a struggle ensued between the officer and Rutherford.
At some point, Rutherford pulled out a handgun. Both officers were able to kick the gun away from Rutherford. However, Rutherford then produced a second weapon, firing and striking one of the officers.
The uninjured officer fired his service weapon, striking and killing Rutherford.
Officials transported the injured officer to a local hospital where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
No further information is available at this time.
Investigations continue as the TBI works to determine the events that took place before the shooting.
