KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff's Office said the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the circumstances that led a deputy to shoot at two suspects on Wednesday morning.
Around 9:30 a.m., KCSO said deputies were sent to investigate a report of a suspicious person or vehicle at the intersection of Lexington Drive and Simmons Road in West Knox County.
The suspects were sleeping in a vehicle, according to KCSO.
Deputies said neither suspect followed their orders. KCSO said a woman in the passenger seat tried to grab a deputy's gun, and a man in the driver's seat tried to run over a deputy.
One of the deputies fired their weapon, according to KCSO. The suspects tried to drive away, hitting three vehicles before getting out and running, KCSO said.
Both suspects were arrested after a short chase, KCSO said.
The man was taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries, according to KCSO. The TBI said the woman was also taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries. The deputies were not hurt.
"TBI agents continue to work to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the District Attorney General for her review and consideration," the TBI said.
The names of the suspects and charges have not been released at this time.
This is an ongoing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.