PA Bill Number: HR415
Title: Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on trauma-informed care training provided to law enforcement officers under Act 59 ...
Description: Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on trauma-informed care training provided to law enforcement officers under Act 59 ...
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: Feb 5, 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.
