Albert Sturgill JR murdered. Eric Garrison charged.

Victim: Albert Darrell Sturgill Jr., 62, died on August 24, 2025, after being shot on August 22, 2025, in Crossville, Tennessee.
Suspect: Eric Brandon Garrison, 42, is charged with second-degree murder. He was initially charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Incident: Sturgill was shot after a confrontation in front of the Cumberland County Courthouse. Witnesses say Sturgill was flipping off a war memorial. Garrison allegedly retrieved a gun from his car and shot Sturgill.
Videos: Cellphone videos of the incident exist and are being used as evidence.
Background: Sturgill was known for disruptive behavior at the war memorial. Garrison's wife says he acted in self-defense, claiming Sturgill attacked him with a stick.
Community Impact: The shooting is a significant event for the small, conservative town of Crossville, marking the first recorded shooting on Main Street.
GOFUNDME: A GoFundMe account has been set up for Sturgill's family.