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One arrested and another injured after argument over the phone led to shooting

Troy James Wells Jr., is currently in custody after his involvement in a shooting at Old Andrew Johnson Highway on July 10.

NEW MARKET, Tenn. — UPDATE 3:07 (7/11/21): According to an update from the Jefferson County Sheriff's office, both the victim and the suspect of the shooting in New Market has been identified.

On July 10, at 7:30 p.m., deputies responded to shots reported at the 2400 block of Old Andrew Johnson Highway in New Market. According to JCSO investigation, two men, Charles Lowery and Troy James Wells Jr., had argued earlier that day over the phone. The two met at Old Andrew Johnson Highway and got into an altercation.

Charles Lowery, 51, was shot and transported to UT medical center. He is currently listed as in stable condition in the trauma intensive care unit.

Troy James Wells Jr., 26, fled the scene and was later taken into custody at a residence at Pride Lane. He is charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and is currently being held at the Jefferson County Detention Center on $250,000 bond. 

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said that one person was in custody and another was injured after a shooting Saturday evening in New Market.

They said it happened on the 2400 block of Old Andrew Johnson Highway in New Market. The victim was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with life-threatening conditions, according to police.

The suspect was in custody, police said.

Additional information such as the events leading up to the shooting or identifying information was not immediately available.

This story will be updated when more information is available. 

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Posted by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office,Tennessee on Saturday, July 10, 2021

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