Police killings
2013-2020

Jackie Scott Pendergrass

Male, White

Date of the incident: 2/23/2019

Blountville, Sullivan, TN
3606 US 11W

During a welfare check, Jackie Scott Pendergrass allegedly fired a shot at deputies as they approached the house. Deputies reportedly retreated and tried to communicate with Pendergrass, but he opened fire on them a short time later. During an exchange of gunfire, a deputy was shot, and Pendergrass was killed.