Morristown Family Charged after Shots Fired at Business, Police Say

Five members of the same family were charged, according to officials with the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office. (Courtesy: Hamblen County Sheriff's Office)

Morristown Family Charged after Shots Fired at Business, Police Say

Morristown, TN (WOKI) Five family members living in Morristown are charged after an incident, investigated by the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office, involving a business damaged by gunfire.

Two juveniles are charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a firearm and vandalism.

Officials say information from a recently installed flock camera was essential in locating the vehicle involved which lead to those responsible.

“Information we were able to obtain through a recently installed flock camera was essential in locating the vehicle involved,” Det. Lt. Jim Brooks stated. “Once we located the vehicle, we had no problem determining the individuals who were involved.”

When the juveniles were arrested, that’s when three other family members were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and simple possession.

“On behalf of Det. Sgt. Joshua Price and myself, I want to thank the Morristown Police Department, the White Pine Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for their assistance in resolving this case,” Brooks said.

Additional charges may be pending.

Five members of the same family were charged, according to officials with the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office. (Courtesy: Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office)

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