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TBI: Anderson County deputy involved in shooting after pursuit Sunday night

An Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man after he led him on a chase and displayed a firearm, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after an Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a man Sunday night. 

The deputy observed a car being driven erratically along Dutch Valley Road in Clinton just after 10 p.m., according to the TBI.

The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop. A pursuit ensued and ended after the driver crashed near the intersection of Walden Ridge Road, the TBI said. 

ACSO said that the driver, Ernest Brown, crashed his car after a successful spike strip deployment. 

At some point during the encounter, Brown displayed a firearm. The deputy fired shots and hit Brown, the TBI said.

ACSO said that the deputy's bullet hit Brown in the wrist. 

Brown was transported to a UT Medical Center for treatment, according to ACSO.

No deputies were injured during the incident, according to the TBI. 

ACSO said the wreck was handled by the Tennesse Highway Patrol and ACSO provided backup and traffic control.  

TBI said agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. 

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