Christopher Wayne Posey, 36, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the parking lot of Hooligan’s Irish Pub at 586 South Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville, Tennessee, after officers responded to a shooting reported at about 2:37 a.m. on March 11, 2024. Investigators described the Cookeville Police Department’s probe as active and ongoing; authorities say they believe all individuals involved have been identified but have not released names and no arrests have been announced.

Posey, a White man originally from Maryland, was remembered by family as warm, funny, and passionate about music, comedy, travel, and collecting shoes and watches. He also enjoyed roller coasters and was close to his dog, Kilo. Law enforcement has characterized the shooting as an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The circumstances that led to the shooting are still under investigation. If anyone has information about what happened that morning, contact the Cookeville Police Department.