PA Bill Number: HB2501
Title: In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; and, ...
Description: In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; a ...
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: May 8, 2026
Tennessee Self-Defense: Police investigating after father shoots son in Wayne County, likely in self-defense :: 12/24/2018
WAYNE COUNTY, TN (WSMV) - Investigators believe a father who shot his son in Wayne County acted in self-defense.
According to District Attorney Brent Cooper, the incident happened around 2:20 p.m. The investigation began when 47-year-old Greg Bratcher called 911 and reported that he shot his 25-year-old son Jansen Bratcher.
Responding officers found Greg Bratcher attempting to give aid to his son. Investigators believe at this time that Greg Bratcher was acting in self-defense when he shot his son, and no charges are being filed at this time.
An autopsy and other forensic tests have been requested.
