NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said.
Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Davis, 25, was arrested in Nashville on Monday night and charged with attempted first-degree murder. His passenger, 29-year-old Braze Rucker, was previously arrested at a home in Princeton, the state police said Sunday. Rucker is charged with criminal responsibility of facilitation of a felony.
“Trooper Cothron has a long road to recovery ahead of him,” Col. Matt Perry of the highway patrol said at a news conference Tuesday. “But he’s a trooper. He’ll overcome, and we’ll be by his side every step of the way.”
Law enforcement worked “tirelessly” to arrest the defendants after the “unprovoked” attack, Perry said.
“Tennessee is a safer place today because these two people are off the streets,” he said.
Davis’ bond was set at $3 million and Rucker’s was set at $1 million. Court records don’t list attorneys for either man.
Another suspect has been apprehended in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the trooper was conducting a routine traffic stop on a highway in rural Tennessee.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old John Doe, was taken into custody after a brief standoff with law enforcement officers. He is currently being held on charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and resisting arrest.
The shooting of the trooper shocked the local community and raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers in the line of duty. The trooper, who has not been identified, was rushed to a nearby hospital and is said to be in stable condition.
Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting and whether there are any other suspects involved. They are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day while serving and protecting their communities. It also highlights the importance of supporting and respecting our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
As the investigation continues, the community is coming together to show support for the injured trooper and his fellow officers. Many have expressed their gratitude for the quick response and apprehension of the suspect, and are hopeful for a swift resolution to the case.
In the meantime, law enforcement officials are reminding the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent future incidents like this from occurring. They are also urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact authorities immediately.
Overall, this incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers face every day in the line of duty. It also highlights the importance of coming together as a community to support and protect those who protect us.
