JACKSON, Tenn. — UPDATE 11/16/2021 - Jackson Police have identified the officer involved in a deadly shooting at a hospital emergency room Saturday night.
The Jackson Police Department identified Officer Ed McMullen, a 25-year veteran of the department, as the officer. Officer McMullen is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
From Jackson Police: At the request of 26th District Attorney General Jody Pickens, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. By policy of the Jackson Police Department, officers are prohibited from commenting on ongoing investigations. All questions referencing this investigation should be referred to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Any available updates on this investigation can be found online at TBINewsroom.com.
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11/15/2021 - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by a police officer inside a hospital emergency room in Jackson.
The TBI said it happened Saturday night at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital as security officers were dealing with a combative man in the ER. The TBI said a Jackson police officer was also in the emergency room and intervened.
It said a “physical altercation” ensued and the officer fired a shot that struck 42-year-old Marcus Mann. They said life-saving measures were immediately performed, but Mann died from his injuries.
The TBI said it is working to determine what led up to the shooting, and that information will be shared with the District Attorney General.
The hospital said it's cooperating with investigators.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
