UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A typically quiet Sunday afternoon turned tense in a Murfreesboro neighborhood as a domestic incident escalated into a standoff between police and an armed individual. Authorities responded to the unfolding situation on Goose Creek Lane, a residential street two blocks away from Cason Lane near Veterans Parkway, at approximately 3:42 PM on March 24, 2025.

Upon arrival, Murfreesboro Police Officers encountered an armed subject, prompting immediate calls for the Murfreesboro Police Special Operations Unit. Despite repeated efforts to establish communication, the individual remained unresponsive to officers. Concerned for public safety, officers swiftly blocked off multiple roads in the area, including Goose Creek Lane, Kellner Drive, and Leather Wood Drive.

As the sun dipped lower in the sky, the intensity of the situation reached its climax when the sound of gunfire shattered the suburban calm. One witness described the ordeal as "an alarming domestic situation." Allegedly armed with a shotgun, a male in the 2600 block of Goose Creek allegedly barricaded himself inside the home in question and threatened police. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are investigating the incident and agents elaborated on what occurred, suggesting the man was accused of verbally threatening police and even pointed the gun towards officers.

In a statement released later by Murfreesboro Police, they confirmed, “Officers discharged their firearms at the individual.” TBI officials said that a total of two MPD officers fired at the suspect as the situation escalated.

The confrontation ended after police made their way into the home and confirmed the discovery of a deceased person inside the residence. It is proper and routine protocol in officer-involved shootings for the TBI to step in, as requested by the 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones. Their investigation will aim to determine the precise circumstances that led to the fatal encounter.

While residents of the neighborhood process the unnerving events, questions remain about what transpired inside the home before the shots rang out. Authorities have yet to release further details on the identity of the individual, who else may have been involved in the situation, or the exact series of events that led to the gunfire.

No law enforcement officers were hurt in the incident.

TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events in the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the district attorney general for his further review and consideration.

The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether an officer’s actions were justified in these types of matters. That decision rests with the district attorney general requesting TBI’s involvement.  The TBI does not identify the officers involved in these types of incidents and instead refers questions of that nature to the respective department to answer as it sees fit.

For now, Goose Creek Lane has returned to its usual quiet state, but for those who witnessed Sunday’s events, the echoes of gunfire may linger much longer. WGNS will continue to follow this story. Scroll down to see location of incident. 

PREVIOUS:  Murfreesboro, TN - At the request of 16th Judicial District Attorney General Jennings Jones, TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting around 4:15PM Sunday afternoon (3/23/2025) involving the Murfreesboro Police Department. According to the TBI, the incident happened at a home in the 2600 block of Goose Creek Lane, where Murfreesboro officers responded to a report of a domestic situation.

When they arrived, officers encountered a male subject, armed with a shotgun, who pointed the firearm at and verbally threatened them. The situation further escalated and resulted in two officers firing at the man, who retreated into the house. 

Murfreesboro Special Operations Unit officers later responded and made entry into the home and found the man deceased. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

No law enforcement officers were hurt in the incident.

TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events in the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the district attorney general for his further review and consideration.

The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether an officer’s actions were justified in these types of matters. That decision rests with the district attorney general requesting TBI’s involvement. 

The TBI does not identify the officers involved in these types of incidents and instead refers questions of that nature to the respective department to answer as it sees fit.

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