Authorities Arrest a Suspect in a Deadly Shooting in Sweetwater

Authorities Arrest a Suspect in a Deadly Shooting in Sweetwater

Updated Story:

A suspect wanted in a deadly shooting on Hawkins Road in Sweetwater is taken into custody.

The 26 year-old suspect was arrested last night by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and US Marshal’s Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force.

He is facing three counts of attempted first degree murder, attempted aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, the use of firearm during a dangerous felony.

MCSO says there were five victims in Tuesday’s shooting, including a child.

Original Story: One person is dead, a suspect at large being sought by police who are investigating following a multiple shooting in Sweetwater.

Multiple agencies are assisting Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the deadly shooting that happened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) on Hawkins Road. Authorities are looking for 26 year-old Liu Huerta who is still at large. He has multiple facial tattoos including a heart between the eyebrows.

He may be driving a white 2014 Nissan Altima with a Tennessee tag with tinted windows and a broken drivers side tail lamp.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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