In the quiet town of Lenoir City, Tennessee, a domestic tragedy unfolded on a Thursday evening, August 12, 2021, ending the life of 47-year-old Chirito Garcia. That night, around 9:40 p.m., police officers were dispatched to a residence at 810 Bell Avenue after a 911 call reported a shooting. The caller was Timothy Hansen, the 49-year-old boyfriend of the victim.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a grim scene inside the home. Chirito Garcia was found in the bathroom, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Paramedics were called to the scene but could only pronounce her dead. The initial call made by Hansen himself quickly turned into a homicide investigation with him as the primary suspect.
The investigation conducted by the Lenoir City Police Department led them to believe that Hansen had shot and killed his girlfriend before contacting emergency services. Following the presentation of evidence to the 9th District Attorney, a warrant was issued for Hansen's arrest on a charge of first-degree murder. He was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Loudon County Jail. In the immediate aftermath, Timothy Hansen reportedly admitted to killing Chirito Garcia at their shared residence.
