## Deadly Shooting at Airbnb Leaves Two Teens Dead
PIGEON FORGE, tenn. – Two teenagers are in custody following a shooting in Hamblen County that left two dead and two others injured, authorities confirmed Monday night.
Deadly Shooting at Airbnb Leaves Two Teens Dead
Two 18 and 19-year-olds have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
- The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. Sunday at an Airbnb on Old Poplar Ridge Road.
- Adam Matthew Perez Jr., 18, of White Pine, and talan Wayne Trevathan, 19, of Sevierville, are facing two counts each of second-degree murder.
- Hamblen County Sheriff Chad Mullins anticipates additional charges will be filed Tuesday.
- The party, seemingly organized via Snapchat, drew attendees from multiple counties.
Authorities arrested the two suspects in Pigeon Forge Monday evening. This tragic incident highlights the dangers of gatherings where firearms are present,according to officials. The Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrests were made in connection to the shooting that unfolded early Sunday morning.
Did you know? – Tennessee law requires individuals 21 and older to legally purchase handguns. However, there are exceptions, and obtaining firearms illegally remains a concern, particularly among young adults.
Details of the Shooting and Arrests
Eighteen-year-old adam Matthew Perez Jr. of White Pine has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. Talan Wayne Trevathan, 19, of Sevierville, faces the same charges, listed as party to the offense. Sheriff Mullins stated that “young innocent lives were taken for no reason.”
The shooting took place at a rental property on Old Poplar Ridge Road. Two teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene, and two others sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Investigators determined that several attendees at the party were armed with guns, and the Airbnb had been rented by a young adult.
What led to the shooting? The party appears to have been organized through Snapchat, with the meeting location shared on the social media platform.Attendees came from Sevier, Knox, McMinn, Putman, and Hamblen counties, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Pro tip – When attending large gatherings, especially those organized through social media, be aware of your surroundings and avoid situations that feel unsafe. Trust your instincts.
The Pigeon Forge Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Inquiry assisted in the arrests. Sheriff Mullins indicated that further charges are expected to be announced Tuesday morning, and the suspects will be arraigned at that time.
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The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with data about the shooting to come forward.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
