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BWC: Tenn. SWAT officer shoots man wielding sword, holding woman against her will
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by Police1
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The SWAT officer's actions in this situation were recorded on body-worn camera. A SWAT officer shot a man who was holding a woman against her will and wielding a sword.
A SWAT officer shot a man who was holding a woman against her will and wielding a sword. The incident was captured on body-worn camera.
The man was armed with a sword and had taken a woman hostage, holding her against her will. The SWAT officer's actions in this situation were recorded on body-worn camera.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the body-worn camera footage.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: Police1 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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