Sunday, September 11, 2011

Maryville, TN: Blount County man charged with wife's homicide

By News Sentinel staff

Originally published 03:00 p.m., September 11, 2011
Updated 04:14 p.m., September 11, 2011

MARYVILLE — A 37-year-old man has been charged with the shooting death of his wife, according to the Blount County Sheriff's Office.

Danny Ray Brewer is being held at the Blount County jail in lieu of $950,000 bond on a charge of criminal homicide, said BCSO spokeswoman Marian O'Briant.

Sheriff's deputies were called to Brewer's Sevier Avenue apartment Thursday, where they found Jennifer L. Brewer, 28, with a gunshot wound, O'Briant said.

The victim was taken to Blount Memorial Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

The suspect was taken into custody at the scene.

Brewer is scheduled for an initial appearance in Blount County General Sessions Court on Sept. 19.

More details as they develop online and in Monday's News Sentinel.

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