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Suspect added to TBI most wanted list after killing of Shelbyville teen; reward offered
A 14-year old is dead after what police are calling a “senseless” killing.
According to Shelbyville Police Department, a 14-year old teenager was shot and killed in the parking lot of Duck River Laundry shortly after 9 p.m. Monday night.
Using surveillance video, Shelbyville police have identified the shooter as Horatio Lewis Rice. Police also identified a second individual of interest as Michael Anthony Caldwell, who has been located.
The victim has been identified as Israel Diego Pascual, a freshman student at Shelbyville Central High School. He was shot to death sitting in his brothers car outside the laundry mat. Police have charged Rice with first degree murder of Pascual, and attempted first degree murder of Pascual’s 22-year old brother Adolfo Sebastian-Pascual. Police say there is no evidence the brothers knew Rice and no evidence that conflict occurred before the shooting. Rice is also wanted felon in possession of a weapon.
Tiffany Taylor (AKA Tiffany Rice) is believed to be traveling with Horatio Rice and is a person of interest.
Shelbyville police continue investigating and are encouraging anyone with any information about this to contact detective Lieutenant Charles Merlo at 931-684-5811. A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Rice. Rice has been added as a TBI Most Wanted Fugitive and is considered armed and dangerous.
(An earlier version of this story stated that Rice had been captured. That was incorrect. Thunder Radio apologizes for the error).
Paul David Myers
Paul David Myers of McMinnville passed this life on Monday, September 13,
2021 at Ascension St. Thomas of McMinnville at the age of 71. Memorial
Services will be scheduled at a later time.
A native of McMinnville, he was the son of the late Fred and Julia Mae
Tanner Myers. He enjoyed collecting antique cars and old soda bottles,
traveling and listening to the radio. His favorite times were spent with
his granddaughter, Patricia Ann Myers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy and
John Myers and sisters, Shirley Ann Bratcher, Judy Carol Myers and Peggy
Louise Campbell.
Mr. Myers is survived by son, Jason Myers (Lisa) of McMinnville; daughter,
Stephanie Diane Myers of McMinnville; brother, Jerry Myers of McMinnville;
sister, Brenda Adams (Julius) of McMinnville and granddaughter, Patricia
Ann Myers.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Matthew Nathaniel Pittman
Matthew Nathaniel Pittman, age 35, of Tullahoma passed this life on
Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1985
in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late James and Lonnie Pittman. Matthew is
also preceded in death by his sister, Lori Pittman.
Matthew played in Alcee Fortier Highschool Band and enjoyed rapping and
singing. He wrestled for SWF in Tullahoma and shared his love of cooking
with family and friends with his Lasagna and delicious banana pudding.
Matthew had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh with
his comedic nature. He loved his children and enjoyed spending time with
them playing video games.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, September 16th at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The service follow in the chapel at 6 p.m.
with Pastor Donald Smith officiating.
Matthew is survived by his wife, Krystal Pittman; children, Diamond
Pittman, Demetriez Pittman, Krystopher Pittman and Peyton Thompson;
brothers, Ronald Thomas Jr., Jermaine Pittman, Ronald Pittman and James
Pittman; sister, Dominique Lawrence; grandmother, Delores Anderson; niece,
Jamie Pittman; nephew, Jeremy Pittman; and mother-in-law, Lisa Platt.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THURSDAY PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE
Here is Thursday’s (Sept. 16) area prep sports schedule.
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 5:30 PM | CMS | Football | Baylor | Away |
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 6:30 PM | *WMS | Football | Liberty | Home |
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 7:00 PM | CHS | Soccer | Shelbyville | Away |
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 5:00 PM | WMS | Soccer | Webb | Away |
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 6:30 PM | %CHS | volleyball | Franklin County* | Home |
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 6 p.m. | CMS | Volleyball | North Franklin | Away |
| Thursday | 9/16/21 | 5:30 PM | WMS | Volleyball | Fayetteville City | Home |
Coffee Middle, Westwood teaming up for cancer awareness volleyball match Friday
The Westwood Middle School and Coffee Middle School volleyball teams are teaming up to fight cancer on Friday, Sept. 17.
CMS will host Westwood with a junior varsity game at 5 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m. Throughout the night there will be opportunities for donation: there will be a raffle for a volleyball signed by both teams, cancer awareness t-shirts promoting each team will be for sale and a memory banner will be there to be signed. All proceeds from these donations will go directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital on behalf of both volleyball teams.
The match will be held at Coffee Middle School on McMinnville Highway. All of those affected by cancer – survivors and family members of survivors – are encouraged to attend, enjoy volleyball and take place in fundraising efforts.
Often-used scam tactics being used in Warren County, sheriff says
Warren County Sheriff’s Department officials are warning area residents of a phone scam making its way through the area – one that has often been used in Coffee County, as well.
Authorities have received reports of someone calling and identifying themselves as a lieutenant or captain with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. The scammer then tells the intended victim that there is a criminal matter or that the person has missed a court date. The intended victim is then instructed to get a verification code and pay fines.
Warren County Sheriff’s Department states that it will never ask for this type of personal information over the phone or call to request fines be paid. Call 931-473-7863 with questions.
This particular scam has also popped up in Manchester before.
Tullahoma Police need help identifying subject
The Tullahoma Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in an incident at an area business on Sept. 3.
The person in question is a white male with short hair. You can see a photo below. Anyone with information about his identity should contact detective Johnny Gore at 931-455-0530 or email jgore@tullahomatn.gov.
Car club donates to Manchester Police Angel Tree Program
The group Rural Legends hosted a car show at the old Southern Family Markets building on Saturday, Sept. 11, and raised money to donate to the Manchester Police Department Christmas Angel Tree program.
In a presentation on Wednesday (Sept. 15), event organizers donated $911 to the police department – a total that coincidentally matched the 9/11 date of the event.
The group said it intends to host another event next September to donate to the same cause.
UPDATE: College Street back to normal operations after being on ‘heightened state of alert’
11:45 AM UPDATE: The subject who led to the school’s heightened state of alert is in custody of local police. The school is back to normal operations.
11:25 AM ORIGINAL POST – College Street Elementary School is on a “heightened state of alert” Wednesday morning, Thunder Radio news has learned. There is an increased police presence at the school.
“We are working closely with Manchester Police Department as they attempt to resolve a domestic situation,” Manchester Director of Schools Dr. Joey Vaughn told Thunder Radio. “We are being overly cautious to ensure the safety of our school children.”
Manchester Police Department officers are attempting to locate a parent who they believe may intend to cause harm to himself.