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Bradley County official says Barku Plastics shooter was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
Summary
At a Bradley County Commission work session Oct. 27, a county staff member confirmed the shooter in an earlier Barku Plastics incident was found deceased with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound; commissioners offered condolences and praised first responders.
Adam Lewis, speaking in the absence of County Mayor D. Gary Davis, offered condolences to families affected by a shooting earlier Oct. 27 at Barku Plastics in Bradley County and said law enforcement had reported the shooter "was found deceased with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound."
The statement came during the commission's Oct. 27 work session, called to order by Chairman Thomas Crye. Commissioners including Cindy Slater, Tommy Ledford and Josh Rogers expressed condolences to the community and thanked emergency responders for their work.
No formal actions, motions or votes related to the incident were recorded during the work session. The report on the shooting was presented as an informational update; commissioners did not indicate any immediate policy measures or changes to be taken during the meeting.
