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Third Suspect Arrested In Deadly Sweetwater Shooting

By Peg Broadcasting News Feb 25, 2023 | 3:04 PM

A third suspect has been arrested in the deadly Valentine’s Day shooting in Sweetwater, Tennessee that claimed the lives of a two-year old girl and a man. Three others were injured.  Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones posted on social media that Malachi Franklin was arrested in Market Square with the assistance of the Knoxville Police Department.  Sheriff Jones did not immediately release charges against Franklin. Two other suspects, Liu Huerta and Itzhui Huerta, have both been arrested charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, burglary and reckless endangerment. Liu’s bond was set at $2 million and he is due back in court on February 28.