Officer-involved shooting ends with death of Tammy Robinette

 

By Kathee Baird
Authorities from multiple agencies are investigating an officer involved shooting tonight (10-4-11) that has left one person dead.
Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott says 9-1-1 dispatcher’s received multiple calls about 8:45 about an intoxicated driver on James River Freeway near Republic.  Arnott says when the description of a bluish-green mini-van was involved the Highway Patrol advised that the vehicle could belong to someone who was suicidal and possibly armed.
A deputy stopped Tammy Robinette, 46, of Mountain Grove (AKA Tammy Campbell) he heard the click of a gun and fired his service revolver, killing the woman.

The officer’s car was equipped with a dash camera and authorities are reviewing the tape.

, 46, of Mountain Grove (AKA Tammy Campbell) and said he heard the click of a gun as he approached the driver. He fired his service revolver, killing the woman.
The officer’s car was equipped with a dash camera and authorities are reviewing the tape.
The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard in an officer involved shooting.

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