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A district attorney general from Tennessee While he resigned after being accused of firing Police Went to arrest murder suspects last November.
Chris Stanford of McMinnville recently informed Governor Bill Lee that his last day in office will be October 31, as he faces charges of reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm in an occupied habitation.
“It has been an honor to serve my constituents alongside the dedicated and hard-working staff of my office, and I am proud of the work their team has accomplished together,” the letter, sent by Stanford’s attorney and obtained by the local outlet, said. wsmv4Reading.
The letter said Stanford “is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will work closely with his employees to transition his responsibilities as he steps down from this role to focus on the well-being of his family.”
Stanford was convicted in December 2024 of “unlawfully, knowingly and recklessly” firing a handgun in Smithville on November 21, 2024. tennesseanIt was said.
That day, investigators were searching for two suspects in DeKalb County – Jessica Root and Caleb Brookins – in connection with a triple murder in nearby Warren County.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of investigators from the Stanford Office of Investigation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security agents in the triple murder.
The Sheriff’s Department said Root was arrested “without incident.” According to authorities, a woman named Hannah Rose tried to flee with Brookins in a car, which hit a Homeland Security agent.
“At this time, shots were fired, but no one was injured,” the sheriff’s office said.
According to Stanford’s indictment, a bullet hit the wall of a home with a woman and her three children inside.
According to multiple news reports, Stanford surrendered himself and was later released on $10,000 bond.
Independent Stanford’s attorney has been contacted for comment.
Brookins – who was later taken into police custody along with Rose – and Root were charged with three counts of felony murder. Rose was charged with evading arrest and aggravated assault.
DeKalb County District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said in a statement that Stanford’s resignation is a “partial resolution” of his case.
Dunaway also gave an update on Stanford’s trial date.
“The trial currently scheduled for January 7, 2026 in DeKalb County will be continued to a future date pursuant to an order to be entered by Judge Bray,” he said, adding, “Since the lawsuit has not yet been fully resolved, no further comment can be made at this time.”