Ethan Tyler Calton had felony warrants for his arrest. While police attempted to serve the warrants, Calton allegedly presented a handgun and a fight began. A deputy shot and killed him with a single round.
Agency: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Motive: Warrant (multiple felonies incl. robbery)
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Ethan Tyler Calton
Death Date: December 1, 2020
County: Rutherford
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack