Deputy Sheriff Derrick Bonham was shot and killed responding to a shots fired call.
Deputy Bonham was assisting the Martin Police Department on a call about gunfire at the Days Inn. Around 3:09 a.m., he tracked a driver of one of the vehicles reportedly involved in the shooting to the Pockets Gas Station at 821 University Street in Martin. When Deputy Bonham approached the driver, she opened her door and fired at Deputy Bonham. While he was on the ground, she walked up to him and shot him again.
Deputy Bonham was transported to Volunteer Community Hospital, where he passed away.
