Decherd Man Shot in the Face

A shooting took place earlier this week in Decherd. Tommy Wilkerson was shot in the face with a 20-gauge shotgun on Monday evening.
The shooting suspect, Roger Dale Burgess, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, four counts of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and domestic assault.
Wilkerson was transported to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga for treatment of his injuries.
Burgess is being housed at the Franklin County Jail with no bond set. He is to appear in Franklin County General Sessions Court at 8 a.m. on July 8.