Tennessee
18 officer-involved shooting cases statewide so far in 2026, per TBI
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says it has been asked to investigate 18 officer-involved shootings statewide so far in 2026, including a shooting Sunday in Hickman County.
According to the TBI, the investigations involve multiple agencies across Tennessee, including police departments, sheriff’s offices, and federal law enforcement.
The most recent case listed by the agency involved the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office on May 17.
Other investigations this year have involved agencies in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Smyrna, Bristol, Memphis, and other communities.
In comparison, the TBI reported investigating 54 officer-involved shootings during 2025.
Officer-involved shootings can include incidents where officers fired their weapons during encounters with civilians.
View the full list of officer-involved shootings by year here.