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Kevin Walter Withrow

Age : 60

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 08/09/2023

Location : 3500 block of Linwood Rd

City : Watertown

County : Wilson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Wilson County SO

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health welfare check

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/10/2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., Wilson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence in the 100 block of Vesta Road after receiving reports that 60-year-old Kevin Withrow had assaulted a family member and was armed with a handgun. Deputies attempted to contact Withrow, who remained inside the residence. The encounter developed into an armed standoff.
During the standoff, deputies negotiated with Withrow for several hours in an effort to secure a peaceful surrender. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Withrow fired at deputies from inside the residence. Deputies returned fire, striking him. Emergency medical personnel responded, but Withrow was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were reported to have been struck during the exchange.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation assumed responsibility for the independent investigation, as required for fatal shootings involving law enforcement in Tennessee. The investigative findings were submitted to the District Attorney General for review. Public reporting reviewed through August 2026 did not identify the deputies who fired their weapons.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2023/08/11/man-shot-by-officers-wilson-co/