TBI, Morgan County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly shooting in Oliver Springs

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is assisting the Morgan County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in investigating a shooting death, as stated by District Attorney Russell Johnson.

The incident occurred on Saturday, March 29, around 10 a.m. Deputies responded to a call at a residence on Big Mountain Hollow Road in Oliver Springs, where they found the body of 51-year-old Brian Burton.

Currently, there are no charges pending in relation to the incident. District Attorney Johnson reached out to the TBI to provide additional resources for the ongoing investigation.

Details surrounding the circumstances of Burton's death remain unclear as law enforcement continues to gather evidence and information.

The collaboration between the MCSO and the TBI highlights the seriousness of the situation and the commitment to uncovering the facts surrounding this tragic event.