The Columbia Police Department have released a statement following the tragic shooting Saturday involving Spring Hill Elementary School Principal Sharron Cantrell and her brother Tom Caulk.
On January 17th at 1:22pm, Columbia Police Officers were called to investigate a report of a shooting near the intersection of West 11th and Galloway Street in Columbia.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two persons deceased, just off the roadway in the 400 block of W11th Street. They were identified as 66 year old Sharon Cantrell of Spring Hill TN., and her brother, 63 year old Tom Caulk of Columbia, TN.
The preliminary investigation, including witness statements and evidence recovered at the scene, indicates that Mr. Caulk fired a handgun killing his sister, Mrs. Cantrell. After Mrs. Cantrell was shot, her husband, 67 year old Terry Cantrell, was also shot at by Mr. Caulk. Mr. Cantrell was able to retrieve a handgun from his vehicle during the altercation and then shot and killed Mr. Caulk. It appears there had been some type of ongoing family dispute that triggered this tragic event.
Columbia Police Detectives continue to investigate the shooting and at this time no charges are being filed against Mr. Cantrell.
Anyone having further information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 400 west 11th St, Columbia, TN 38401.
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