What This Story Is About
- A man accused of stealing a trailer died in a shootout with Dickson County deputies after leading police on a chase through two counties.
Why It Matters
- Dickson County authorities have been investigating several trailer thefts over the last week.
- The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office is looking to see if thefts are connected to the suspect or if others are involved.
Catch Up
- Dickson County deputies involved in deadly shooting; area shut down for investigation
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV) – A man died early Friday after the Dickson County sheriff said he stole a trailer equipped with a GPS tracking device, leading deputies on a chase that crossed into Montgomery County and ended in gunfire.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Dickson County investigators closed roads in Dickson and Montgomery counties in the early morning hours Friday during the pursuit.
Dickson County Sheriff Ted Eads said the stolen trailer had a GPS tracking device, which allowed the owner to give deputies real-time updates on its location…