PA Bill Number: HB469
Title: Amending the act of August 5, 1977 (P.L.181, No.47), entitled "An act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinquished by ...
Description: Amending the act of August 5, 1977 (P.L.181, No.47), entitled "An act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinq ...
Last Action: Re-committed to Appropriations
Last Action Date: Feb 3, 2026
Tennessee Self-Defense: Shooter in Thursday Jackson death acted in self defense, District Attorney says :: 04/06/2019
A fatal early morning shooting in Jackson Thursday was done in self defense, according to the District Attorney General.
The Jackson Police Department responded to a Shot Spotter alert on Martha Street at around 1:45 a.m., according to a JPD news release.
JPD officers identified the shooter and detained the individual for questioning. Tristan Kinnes, 32, of Jackson arrived at a local hospital and later died of his injuries at a hospital in Memphis.
After investigating the incident and conferring with the District Attorney General, the shooter was released and no charges were filed.
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