In the quiet community of Maynardville, Tennessee, a shocking event unfolded on June 1, 2022, that left residents searching for answers. Susan Griffen Gorbet, a 63-year-old woman, was found deceased from a gunshot wound in a residence on Dogwood Trail. The discovery was made by Union County deputies who were responding to a report of a shooting just after 11:30 a.m. Her death marked a tragic loss for those who knew her. At the scene, deputies also found a man who had sustained a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a Knoxville hospital for medical treatment, though his identity and connection to Gorbet were not publicly released.
The investigation into the death of Susan Griffen Gorbet was promptly taken over by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at the request of the 8th District Attorney General, Jared Effler. TBI agents began working in conjunction with the Union County Sheriff's Office to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. The investigation was confirmed to be active and ongoing in the days following the incident.
Despite the passage of time, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the death of Susan Griffen Gorbet. Authorities have not named any suspects or persons of interest in the case. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including a possible motive, remain undisclosed as the investigation continues. The community was left to mourn the loss of a resident to gun violence while awaiting justice and a resolution to the unsettling case.
