Greene County Man and Asheville Duo Arrested Over Sunday Shooting

Greene County Man and Asheville Duo Arrested Over Sunday Shooting

Three Individuals Arrested In Connection with Fatal Shooting Incident

The tranquility of the normally peaceful county of Greene was shattered on Sunday when a brutal shooting incident took place near the Majestic Park. Three individuals, including a man from Greene County and two from Asheville, have been arrested and charged following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Charles Dabney of Greeneville.

Johnson City Police Department’s spokesperson has informed that Tyron Bland, a 34-year-old man from Greene County, has been charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in relation to the incident on Sunday afternoon. In addition, Jayden Smith, a 19-year-old from Asheville and his 22-year-old companion, Katy Scruggs, have been apprehended.

Accomplice Charged with Accessory; Faces Extradition

Further details from the police indicated that Scruggs has been formally charged with being an accessory to the criminal act. The authorities have declared an intention to extradite her from Asheville for her alleged role in the unfortunate incident.

The police are leaving no stone unturned to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. An official statement from the local police forces mentioned that they are expecting to level more charges amidst the ongoing investigation. Exact details of these charges are yet to be announced, indicating the complexity of the matter at hand.

Policing Operations Intensified In The Wake of Deadly Shooting

Since the fatal shooting, local law enforcement agencies have intensified their operations, maintaining a heightened presence in the region, particularly around Majestic Park. The aim is to reassure local residents and achieve complete transparency in this incident’s investigation.

The victim, identified as Charles Dabney, was a known figure in the Greeneville community. His tragic demise has shocked the local population, who remain in mourning and in search of answers regarding the brutal act of violence that cut short Dabney’s life.

A cloud of sorrow and bewilderment continues to hang over Greene County as the community grapples with the shocking incident. Many people wait anxiously for justice to be served and measures to be put in place to prevent such heartbreaking and violent events from occurring in their peaceful community in the future.

Public Urged to Cooperate and Provide Information

Police are appealing to the public for any information relating to the incident. Anyone with knowledge about the Sunday shooting has been urged to come forward anonymously, providing any details that may support the ongoing investigation and eventual prosecution of those responsible for Dabney’s death.

The arrests of Bland, Smith, and Scruggs and the possible future charges signifies the law enforcement’s strategic decision to ensure swift justice for late Charles Dabney. As the judicial gears start turning, the hope for justice grows within the hearts of the victim’s family and the Greeneville community.


Author: HERE Asheville

HERE Asheville

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