TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Grundy County

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GRUNDY COUNTY, TN. (WRCB) – TBI investigators are looking in to an officer-involved shooting in Grundy County.

It happened Monday around 2:00 p.m. on Ivey Street.

TBI Spokeswoman Kristin Helm says officers shot Russell Smith twice, after he pointed a gun at them while fleeing on an ATV.

Helm says officers were serving a warrant.

Smith was taken to Erlanger where his condition is unknown.

Helm says three others were charged for helping with the escape.

Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this developing story.

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