The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a 45-year-old man in the Medford community of Rocky Top.
The incident is being called domestic related by the sheriff’s office.
The victim is identified as Eric E. Patterson, according to the sheriff’s office news release.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, the Emergency 911 center received a call reporting the incident, and patrol officers were sent to the scene. An earlier notification from the sheriff’s office said the location was 161 Cedar Lane. That location is a road to residences behind the 76 gasoline station and convenience store at the corner of Lake City Highway and New Clear Branch Road.
Anderson County Emergency Medical Services also responded, along with the Medford Volunteer Fire Department first responders and the Anderson County Rescue Squad. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded and began their investigation. The investigators are currently working to gather all relevant information and evidence pertaining to the incident.