A 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested and faces multiple charges in the incident.
Portland police said that last Thursday at around 2:50 p.m., they responded to reports of a shooting at the residence, which was described as being in the 4000 block of William Mack Drive.
The victims were identified as Brandi Ladd, 37, and John Heath, 42. Both were occupants of the home, according to police.
Ladd was transported to Tri-Star Portlandâs emergency room, where she was later pronounced dead of her injuries. Heath was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and on Friday was described as being in stable condition.
December 11, 2020
Deadly Shooting Leaves Portland Woman Dead, Juvenile Charged
PORTLAND TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – One person has died and another hospitalized following a shooting in Portland that ended with a juvenile in custody.
Portland Police are investigating the shooting that occurred Thursday just before 3 p.m. at a home located on William Mack Lane. MAP When officers arrived at the home they discovered two victims, 37-year-old Brandi M. Ladd, and 42-year-old John F. Heath, both with apparent gunshot wounds, both occupants of the home. Brandi Ladd did not survive her injuries and was pronounced deceased at Tri-Star Portland Emergency Room. John Heath was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center, he is listed in stable condition, according to Portland Police.