TBI: Morgan Co. deputy facing charges, accused of fatally shooting man while responding to Harriman home

Morgan County deputy charged with criminally negligent homicide

Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Morgan County deputy in connection to the ongoing investigation into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month.

Morgan County deputy facing negligent homicide charge in fatal on-duty shooting

MORGAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A Morgan County Sheriff's deputy has been indicted on multiple charges after he shot and killed a man while responding to a reported burglary earlier this month. Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging Deputy Charles Faircloth, 56, with criminally negligent homicide and official misconduct in the shooting death of 28-year-old John Cox on May 2. High-speed pur…

Morgan County Deputy Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide

MORGAN COUNTY, TN – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Morgan County deputy in connection to the ongoing investigation into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month.

TBI: Morgan Co. deputy facing charges, accused of fatally shooting man while responding to Harriman home

The deputy, Charles Faircloth, is accused of shooting and killing John Cox while responding to a burglary call at a Harriman home.

Morgan County Deputy Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide

MORGAN COUNTY– Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments charging a Morgan County deputy in connection to the ongoing investigation into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On May 2, 2025, agents began investigating the incident at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson. During the investigation, agents determined Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Charles …