SWEETWATER, Tenn. — An East Tennessee man is accused of fatally shooting another man after an argument broke out about pets, authorities said.
Austin Jubril Sanders, of Sweetwater, was charged with first-degree murder, according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office online booking records. Sanders is accused of fatally shooting William Franklin 49, of Sweetwater on Saturday, The Advocate & Democrat of Madisonville reported.
Ferguson died at the scene despite lifesaving efforts from first responders, the newspaper reported.
According to a news release from the Sweetwater Police Department, officers responded to a call about a shooting at 5:33 p.m. EST. Two minutes later, officers found Ferguson suffering from a gunshot wound to his face, The Advocate & Democrat reported.
According to the news release, Sanders told police that an argument over pets had occurred between his grandmother and Ferguson. Police said Sanders retrieved a weapon from the home and shot Ferguson, according to The Advocate & Democrat.
Sanders is being held without bail at the Monroe County Jail, according to online booking records. He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 24.