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DA says McMinnville officers were justified in fatal shooting on Dogwood Pointe Road
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· October 3, 2026
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Key points The shooting occurred after a man fired at police during a standoff on Dogwood Pointe Road. A district attorney's office has concluded that officers were justified in a fatal shooting.
A district attorney's office has concluded that officers were justified in a fatal shooting. The shooting occurred after a man fired at police during a standoff on Dogwood Pointe Road.
The officers involved were from McMinnville. The district attorney's office made the determination that the officers' actions were justified.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the source. The conclusion by the district attorney's office marks the end of their review of the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: October 3, 2026 Source: FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) Reading time: 1 min
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