A man was found murdered in the New Canton section of Hawkins County Wednesday morning, according to the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a release from the HCSO, deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the New Canton area near Church Hill during the early morning hours of October 8. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a man who was found deceased at the scene.

Sheriff Ronnie Lawson said that following an investigation, a person of interest has been identified. The HCSO is actively working to locate this person. Lawson said that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.

“The safety of the public remains our top priority, and at this time, there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the community,” Lawson said in the release.

Names of those involved are bei

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