x
Breaking News
More () »

TBI: Hancock Co. man arrested, charged with second-degree murder

Joshua Metcalf was charged with second-degree murder after killing his 50-year-old brother.

HANCOCK COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hancock County man was arrested Sunday morning in connection to a murder, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

TBI agents worked with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office to investigate that murder.

Just after 6 p.m. Saturday, HCSO deputies responded to a call about a dead body in the 500 block of Possum Trott Road in Kyles Ford.

When they got to the scene, they found 50-year-old Jared Metcalf's body near a home, according to TBI. Police quickly discovered that the victim's brother, 45-year-old Joshua Metcalf, was responsible.

Officials were able to charge Metcalf with second-degree murder. He is currently in the Hancock County Jail on a $250,000 bond. 

   

Before You Leave, Check This Out