Update on Fatal Shooting in Grundy County

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a shooting took place in Altamont, TN late Sunday afternoon. An investigation is ongoing into the shooting that injured 3 people and killed one person.
What allegedly began as a domestic situation escalated when 38-year-old John Smith of Jasper, TN went into a home in Altamont and found his wife with another man.
Sheriff Clint Shrum says the man’s wife, 32-year-old Carolyn Powell and an unidentified man attempted to leave the home. Shrum added that they were reportedly shot by Smith. Powell died at the scene.
The woman’s father, 50-year-old Jerone Powell, who owns the home where the shooting took place was also allegedly shot by Smith. Mr. Powell apparently shot Smith, keeping him from continuing to fire.
Smith, is now in custody after receiving a gunshot wound to the head. Jerone Powell’s condition is unknown at this time.
The unidentified man was taken to the hospital. The sheriff added the man has life-threatening injuries.
Sheriff Shrum also said six children were home at the time of the shooting.
The Sheriff says his department is actively investigating and has called in the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for assistance.