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GPD: 3 juveniles arrested after deadly shooting in Greeneville

GPD said one person died and another was wounded in a shooting on Old Asheville Highway in Greeneville in late October.

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — One person died from his wounds in a shooting, according to the Greeneville Police Department.

The victim is identified as 22-year-old Juan Tauscher. His body will be taken to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for an autopsy, GPD said. A second victim was also hospitalized for a gunshot wound.

According to Greeneville Police Capt. Timothy Davis, the shooting happened around 3 a.m. on Oct. 30 at the 1000 block of Old Asheville Highway.

More than a week later, the Greeneville Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced three people had been arrested in the case, saying all three suspects are juveniles.

"The Greeneville Police Department wants to express its appreciation to the citizens of Greeneville and Greene County, who provided us with information during this investigation. We also want to express our gratitude to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and its dedicated agents for their assistance," GPD said.

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