A Blount County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said police received and responded to a call about suspicious people. When Deputy Jerry Burns arrived on the scene, according to the BCSO, he stopped and questioned the two men. Edwards gave Burns a false name and date of birth. As Burns attempted to pat Edwards downy, he fled. Burns chased him, and tried unsuccessfully to use a Taser on Edwards. They fought and as Burns took Edwards to the ground, Edwards hit his head on the pavement. He died two days later.
Victim's Name: Anthony Michael Edwards
Agency Responsible: Blount County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: July 25, 2016
County: Blount
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Geography: Rural