WCSO Deputy Shot, Suspect in Custody

Samuel Bennett, 35

A Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was shot early this morning during a brief pursuit. A suspect is in custody.

Deputy Chandler Rowe was attempting to stop a vehicle on Old Pinewood Road and Daugherty-Capley Road for expired tags. The driver would not stop and a brief pursuit followed. The driver, identified as Samuel Bennett, 35, of Franklin, TN fired three shots at the Deputy during the pursuit. Deputy Rowe was hit in the shoulder. Bennett wrecked his car a short distance away and was injured.

Deputy Rowe was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition. A complete recovery is expected. Bennett was also transported to a hospital for treatment. He will be booked into the Williamson County Jail after he is released from the hospital. Charges against him are pending at this time.

Deputy Rowe joined the WCSO almost seven years ago. He is assigned to the Patrol Division and he’s also a K-9 Deputy.

Samuel Bennett has a criminal history in Williamson County and we are releasing his mug shot from a previous arrest.

1 COMMENT

  1. Lock him up and throw away the Key – This individual should not be roaming around in Society as he has no regard to human life.

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