Newbern, Tenn.–At the request of 29th District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI Agents are investigating the shooting of two police officers that occurred in the early morning hours on January 1st in Newbern. One civilian also was injured.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. at Douglas Café (aka “Betty’s”) at 114 Smith Street in Newbern. Initial reports indicate two officers with the Newbern Police Department responded to a disturbance call at the club around closing time, where a New Year’s Eve party was taking place. When officers arrived at the scene, shots were being fired, and the two officers were shot, as well as another individual at that location. Both officers and the civilian have been transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis for treatment. Their specific conditions are not available at this time.
The TBI Violent Crimes Response Team is responding to the scene to collect evidence and document the scene. TBI Special Agents and Forensic Scientists will gather any and all relevant interviews and evidence as part of this ongoing investigation.