Rodolfo Daniel Lima Obituary, Death – A deadly incident involving Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies is under investigation after a man allegedly fired at officers and was fatally shot. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which occurred early Saturday morning at a residence on the 100 block of Scott Creek Road in Crossville.
Deputies were dispatched to the location in response to reports of gunfire. Upon arriving, they encountered a man, later identified as 22-year-old Rodolfo Daniel Lima, standing in the driveway armed with a handgun. According to the TBI, deputies repeatedly ordered Lima to drop his weapon, but he refused to comply.
Preliminary reports indicate that Lima fired his weapon in the direction of the deputies. In response, one of the deputies discharged their firearm, striking Lima. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The TBI is conducting a comprehensive investigation to determine the details of the encounter. Their inquiry will include gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting.
The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement officers responding to volatile situations and underscores the challenges in de-escalating confrontations involving armed individuals. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
