Crime Solvers Central
CSC
278 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Brenda Tackett death by force case profile photo

Brenda Tackett

Case from Bristol, VA dated Aug 23, 2026

Victim Details

Brenda Tackett

Female

White / Caucasian

Bristol

VA

2026-08-23

54

Brenda

Tackett

08/25/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the late summer of 2026, the city of Bristol, Virginia, was rocked by a violent incident that claimed the life of 54-year-old Brenda Tackett. On the morning of August 23rd, police responded to a call about a man with a firearm at a hotel on Salem Drive. The situation quickly escalated into a tense standoff with the suspect, who had barricaded himself inside a room.

During the confrontation, the suspect, identified as 47-year-old Antonio Megginson, reportedly fired between 30 and 40 sho ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Brenda Tackett, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WCYB: 2 victims found dead at Bristol, Virginia, hotel identified
  • https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/two-found-dead-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-bristol-shooting/
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

     
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Brenda Tackett

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Bristol, Virginia

    Andrea Mallory death by force case in Bristol, VA

    Andrea Mallory

    Death: Aug 23, 2026
    In the late summer of 2026, the city of Bristol, Virginia, was shaken by a violent incident that cla l ...Read More
    Jessica Hickman death by force case in Bristol, VA

    Jessica Hickman

    Death: Sep 05, 2018
    In the quiet city of Bristol, Virginia, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on September 5, 2018, for o ...Read More
    Tammy Salyer death by force case in Bristol, VA

    Tammy Salyer

    Death: Feb 28, 1990
    In the quiet early hours of February 28, 1990, the life of 18-year-old Tammy Eleene Salyer was tragi g ...Read More