DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a man armed with a sword was killed Thursday night and the person who shot him was released from custody.
JCSO said dispatch received a call about the shooting on Riverfront Circle at 10:10 p.m. Deputies arrived, detained the shooter and despite life-saving measures, the victim died at the scene.
Officers stated that earlier in the evening, the 16-year-old had approached the 17-year-old in the parking lot of the 89 East apartment complex, located near South 89th East Avenue and East 71st Street.
According to authorities, the 16-year-old had a gun and ordered the other teenager to hand over anything he had on him.
In response, police said the 17-year-old pulled out his own pistol, which led to the two teenagers both shooting and hitting each other as they exchanged fire.
Authorities said the two then ran away from the area, with the 17-year-old victim calling for help at the Five Below and the 16-year-old suspect receiving a ride to the house police eventually responded to.
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