TBI investigating after suspect shot, killed in shootout with officers
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WAVERLY, Tenn. (WTVF) â A suspect has died after he was hit in a shootout with a Humphreys County deputy and Waverly officer, according to a source close to the investigation.
Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the case.
Waverly Police officers tried to stop a vehicle on Highway 70 being driven by David Rigsby, but he didn t stop for officers and led them on a chase, according to the TBI report.
Shortly after, Rigsby crashed along South Clydeton Road and ran into a wooded area. Officers ran after Rigsby and ordered him to show his hands.
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in middle Tennessee (Source: WMC Action News 5) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 31, 2020 at 8:43 AM CST - Updated December 31 at 8:43 AM
HUMPHREYS CO., Tenn. (WMC) - Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation of searching for information after an officer-involved shooting was reported in middle Tennessee.
Around 1:00 Wednesday afternoon, officers with the Waverly Police Department in Humphreys County attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Highway 70.
The driver, who has been identified as David Jacob Rigsby, 39, failed to stop, then a pursuit ensued. Humphreys County deputies assisted with the chase.
Shortly after the pursuit began, Rigsby crashed on South Clydeton Road and ran into a wooded area.