In a tragic turn of events that unfolded in Church Hill, Tennessee, a young woman's life was cut short. Sierra Nichole Smith, a 21-year-old female, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Her death occurred at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, where she was surrounded by her family.
Authorities from the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting incident and discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds to the head. The investigation revealed a murder-suicide had taken place.
Sierra Nichole Smith was shot by her 20-year-old boyfriend, Thomas McCracken. After shooting Smith, McCracken then fatally shot himself.
While Smith did not die immediately from her injuries, she later succumbed to the gunshot wound at the hospital. At the time of the incident, the couple's 3-month-old baby and McCracken's grandmother were present in the home. The motive behind McCracken's actions remains unclear as the investigation continues.
