MUNFORD POLICE OFFICER CHARGED IN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING

TIPTON COUNTY – An investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Munford by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation resulted in the indictment of a Munford police officer.

At the request of 25th District Attorney General Mark Davidson, on August 19, 2024, TBI Special Agents responded to a police officer-involved shooting that occurred just before 2:15 a.m. During the investigation, agents learned that the Munford police had launched an investigation. Traffic stopped around 2 a.m., but the driver refused to stop and a chase ensued. The pursuit continued along Highway 51 into Covington, where stop sticks were deployed. After the driver stopped, a Munford police officer approached the vehicle and fired one shot, hitting the driver. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released. No officers were injured during this incident.

On November 5, a Tipton County grand jury returned an indictment charging William Spearman (DOB 1/11/1996) with two counts of aggravated and reckless assault. Spearman turned himself in and was booked into the Tipton County Jail. He was released on bail.

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