Authorities investigate separate officer-involved shootings in Alabama and Tennessee

Law enforcement agencies are investigating two distinct officer-involved shootings that occurred over the weekend in the Southeastern United States.

In Madison County, Alabama, an investigation is underway following a deputy-involved shooting on Saturday morning. Authorities reported that one individual was injured during the incident.

In Sullivan County, Tennessee, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Kingsport. According to preliminary reports, deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apartment complex to locate Joshua Delp, who had outstanding felony warrants. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Delp, who was armed with a firearm. During the encounter, four deputies discharged their weapons, striking Delp. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured. The TBI is acting as an independent fact-finder to determine the circumstances of the event.