UPDATE August 14, 2017, 12:46 p.m.
A tip about the whereabouts of a wanted man led to a confrontation in which a Cocke County deputy shot and killed a suspect, according to the Cocke County Sheriff's Office.
Carmen Rongione, 42. was wanted on warrants for criminal trespassing and failure to appear in court.
A deputy located Rongione on Middle Creek Road in Cosby at 7:19 p.m. Sunday.
According to the Sheriff's Office, he fled from the officer and into a heavily wooded area. The officer pursued on foot before releasing a K-9 officer.
Cocke County officials say the suspect turned to face the officer and K-9, pulled a large machete-style knife, and threatened to kill the officers. Officials say Rongione then began swinging the knife with the officer nearby.
The officer pulled his weapon and fired once, striking Rongione in the abdomen. The man died on the way to the hospital.
The Sheriff's Office and TBI are investigating.
The officer suffered several scratches and minor injuries in the brush during the chase. A large knife located at the scene was consistent with the one described by the officer.
Rongione was listed on the TBI sex offender registry and classified as violent. He had a lengthy arrest history in several area counties dating to at least 2001 for offenses that ranged from DUI to reckless endangerment to vandalism.
UPDATE August 14, 2017, 11:31 a.m.
Officials have identified the victim as 42-year-old Carmen William Rongione of Cosby, Tenn.
UPDATE August 13, 2017, 11:33 p.m.
The Cocke County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened at 7:19 p.m. Sunday evening on Middle Creek Road in Cosby.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist. The officer involved is fine.
A suspect involved in the shooting is dead. The suspect's identity has not been released.
The shooting happened when the officer attempted to take the suspect into custody on criminal warrants, according to Cocke Co. Sheriff's Office.
Cocke County Sheriff's Office asks 'to keep all parties involved in your thoughts and prayers.'
PREVIOUS STORY August 13, 2017, 11:00 p.m.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is responding to a shooting involving an officer in Cosby, Tenn. in Cocke County.
That's according to a tweet from Leslie Earnhart with TBI. She says the shooting was on Middle Creek Road.
10News has a crew on the way to the scene.
Knoxville Media: I'm en route to an officer-involved shooting on Middle Creek Rd in Cosby. Add'l info will be released later this evening.
— Leslie Earhart (@TBILeslie) August 14, 2017
This is a developing story. We'll continue to bring you more updates as we receive them.
