It must be something in the water . . .
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Loudon County sheriff's captain shot
By News Sentinel staff
April 7, 2005
A Loudon County Sheriff's Department captain was rushed to the hospital this afternoon, apparently the victim of an accidental shooting.
Capt. Tony Arden was shot once in the chest with his .223-caliber assault rifle, Chief Deputy Tony Aikens said. He was flown by Lifestar helicopter to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Arden, 40, was in his office when officers heard a gunshot about 4 p.m., Aikens said. They found Arden lying in the floor.
A rifle cleaning kit was on Arden's desk, Aikens said.
"At this time it appears accidental," Aikens said.
The incident is being investigated by the Blount County Sheriff's Department at the request of Loudon County, Aikens said.
"We want an independent investigation," Aikens said.
Arden has been with the department 10 years, Aikens said, and took over as administrative patrol captain about six weeks ago. He had been in charge of the jail prior to the move.
Aikens said he's not been able to talk to Arden yet, adding, "He's conscious and alert."
Arden has a wife and two daughters.
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Loudon County sheriff's captain shot
By News Sentinel staff
April 7, 2005
A Loudon County Sheriff's Department captain was rushed to the hospital this afternoon, apparently the victim of an accidental shooting.
Capt. Tony Arden was shot once in the chest with his .223-caliber assault rifle, Chief Deputy Tony Aikens said. He was flown by Lifestar helicopter to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Arden, 40, was in his office when officers heard a gunshot about 4 p.m., Aikens said. They found Arden lying in the floor.
A rifle cleaning kit was on Arden's desk, Aikens said.
"At this time it appears accidental," Aikens said.
The incident is being investigated by the Blount County Sheriff's Department at the request of Loudon County, Aikens said.
"We want an independent investigation," Aikens said.
Arden has been with the department 10 years, Aikens said, and took over as administrative patrol captain about six weeks ago. He had been in charge of the jail prior to the move.
Aikens said he's not been able to talk to Arden yet, adding, "He's conscious and alert."
Arden has a wife and two daughters.