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Family reacts after Clarksville K-9 officer fired in Darius Chappell case
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Diana Rocco , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer in question was involved in an incident prior to a man's death in custody. A K-9 officer's termination has prompted a response from a family.
A K-9 officer's termination has prompted a response from a family. The officer in question was involved in an incident prior to a man's death in custody. The man, Darius Chappell, was found dead in his cell days after the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. Chappell's cause of death has not been disclosed.
Further information about the incident and the investigation can be found through additional reporting, which provides more details about the events surrounding Chappell's death and the officer's actions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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