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Tennessee Self-Defense: Shooter in Thursday Jackson death acted in self defense, District Attorney says :: 04/06/2019

A fatal early morning shooting in Jackson Thursday was done in self defense, according to the District Attorney General.

The Jackson Police Department responded to a Shot Spotter alert on Martha Street at around 1:45 a.m., according to a JPD news release.

JPD officers identified the shooter and detained the individual for questioning. Tristan Kinnes, 32, of Jackson arrived at a local hospital and later died of his injuries at a hospital in Memphis.

After investigating the incident and conferring with the District Attorney General, the shooter was released and no charges were filed. 

Reach Cassandra Stephenson at ckstephens@jacksonsun.com or at (731) 694-7261. Follow Cassandra on Twitter at @CStephenson731.

https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/crime/2019/04/05/da-shooter-thursday-jackson-death-acted-self-defense/3376594002/

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