In Madisonville, Tennessee, a tragic incident unfolded at the Monroe County Justice Center on Friday morning. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported that a 49-year-old man named David Resmondo began shooting in the parking lot of the justice center before proceeding to fire shots at the building’s front door. The situation escalated as Resmondo entered the building, prompting a sheriff’s deputy to confront him inside. In the confrontation, the deputy shot Resmondo, who later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. Fortunately, no one else was harmed during the incident.
Tennessee’s Tenth Judicial District Attorney General Shari Tayloe has requested the TBI to conduct an investigation into the matter. The identity of the deputy involved in the shooting was not disclosed by the TBI, as they have deferred this responsibility to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. As of now, the motives behind Resmondo’s actions remain unknown, and the investigation into the events is ongoing.
The tragic events that transpired at the Monroe County Justice Center have left the community in shock and mourning. The authorities continue their efforts to gather more information and piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting that took place at the Tennessee facility.