Smithville Police and TBI are investigating a double homicide.
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Two bodies were found at a residence on Tommy Harrell Street Tuesday afternoon.
Police Chief Randy Caplinger said one body was inside the home. Sources say the other body was found under a pile of debris outside the residence. “We received a 911 call around 2:30 p.m. and officers arrived on the scene,” said Chief Caplinger. ” At the time we were unsure as to what had happened. We entered the house and found one deceased. During the investigation, we located a second deceased so it turns out to be a double homicide,” he said
Police haven’t released the names of the victims, pending positive identification and notification of relatives
“We think we know the name of one victim but all the family members have not been notified. We’re still investigating and interviewing all the witnesses. We’re interviewing family members, neighbors, anyone who can give us information,” he said.
“We’re being assisted by the TBI, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and the Smithville Fire Department has been a great help to us,” said Chief Caplinger
No arrests have yet been made. ” We’re checking into some leads we have but nothing has been confirmed. We’re still putting all the information together,” according to the chief.
When asked if it was a shooting, Chief Caplinger said “we don’t know but that’s what we think it is. We’re still going through the evidence,” he said.
Others assisting in the investigation are the District Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Bomb and Arson Unit. A special thanks to DeKalb Market and Bumpers Drive-In for providing food for the officers and volunteers at the scene.
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