CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — A confrontation in the heart of downtown Crossville has turned deadly, and prosecutors have now upgraded charges against the suspect to second-degree murder.
Authorities confirmed that Albert Darrell Sturgill Jr. died Saturday afternoon at the hospital, one day after being shot during a dispute on North Main Street near Fourth Street, directly across from the Cumberland County Courthouse.
The suspect, 42-year-old Eric Brandon Garrison of Crossville, was initially charged with attempted second-degree murder but is now facing a murder charge, District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway announced. Garrison remains held at the Cumberland County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Shooting Caught on Camera
The deadly encounter happened around 5:45 p.m. Friday during a busy time of day, with dozens of witnesses nearby.
Investigators said the dispute began in the roadway and escalated rapidly. Several bystanders captured the shooting on cellphone video. Prosecutors confirmed those recordings are now part of the official evidence file.
Investigation Underway
The Crossville Police Department, working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, is leading the probe. Authorities are reviewing witness accounts, videos, and physical evidence while urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
Community in Shock
The location of the shooting—just steps from local shops, restaurants, and the courthouse—has left many residents shaken.
“This is the center of our town,” one local business owner said. “We don’t expect to see something like this happen right here in broad daylight.”
Family and friends are remembering Sturgill as a well-loved member of the community. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
What’s Next
Prosecutors are preparing the upgraded case against Garrison, and officials say more details will be released as the investigation continues.
For now, the community of Crossville is left grieving a man’s life lost and grappling with the reality of violence striking so close to home.
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