ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities responded to a reported shooting early this morning on Ladd Ridge Road east of Kingston.
According to Roane County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tim Phillips, deputies were dispatched around 9:00 a.m. to a home at 204 Ladd Ridge Road after receiving a report of a person suffering from a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officials say the individual, believed to be a man in his 70s, was transported by Roane County Ambulance to Turkey Creek Medical Center. He was reported to be responsive at the time of transport.
No additional details have been released at this time.
Authorities also noted that reports circulating on social media about a shooting in the Ladd Ridge area prompted clarification of the incident.
This remains an ongoing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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