TBI Investigates Death of Man, Use of Force by Fayette County Deputies

TBI special agents are investigating the death of a man early Sunday morning (2/9/25) following an interaction with deputies from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.  Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 12:50 Sunday morning at a fueling station on Highway 222 in Stanton, near Exit 42 on Interstate 40. Deputies responded to the business on a report of a stabbing and confronted the suspect. The situation escalated and resulted in at least one deputy firing upon the suspect, striking him. In addition to gunshot wounds, the suspect also sustained what are believed to be self-inflicted stab wounds, prior to and during the exchange with deputies. The suspect died at the scene. An autopsy, to be performed in Memphis, will determine the cause of death. A civilian stabbed and wounded by the subject during the incident was treated and released. No law enforcement officers were hurt in the incident.