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Wanted man arrested after reportedly firing shots inside TN home
By Katy Beth Boyers at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
ALTO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A wanted man was arrested for assault and firing shots inside a home.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to shots fired inside a home Tuesday morning around 9 a.m.A victim told deputies that they had been assaulted and the man, James Matthew Bell, fir...
Key takeaway The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to shots fired inside a home Tuesday morning around 9 a.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ALTO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A wanted man was arrested for assault and firing shots inside a home.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to shots fired inside a home Tuesday morning around 9 a.m.A victim told deputies that they had been assaulted and the man, James Matthew Bell, fir...
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