Preliminary findings by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have determined that an Austin-East School Resource Officer was not shot by a student who was suspected of bringing a gun to school. That student, 17-year-old Anthony J. Thompson, was fatally shot in a school bathroom Monday as he reportedly struggled with police. Authorities say Thompson fired a handgun once and law enforcement fired twice killing the teenager. The TBI has not revealed whose weapon shot SRO Adam Willson in the leg. Officer Willson is said to be recovering after surgery. The TBI investigation is ongoing at this time.
TBI Says Austin-East School Resource Officer Not Shot By Student
Apr 14, 2021 | 7:45 PM