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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

09/29/2026

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Brenda Tackett, a 54-year-old White/Caucasian woman from Bristol, Virginia, was killed during a violent shooting and hours-long police standoff at a Bristol hotel in the early morning hours of August 23, 2026. Tackett was one of two people who died at the Extended Stay America Suites on Salem Drive near the Interstate 81 Exit 7 area. The other victim was identified as 35-year-old Andrea Mallory, also of Bristol. Investigators said both victims suffered apparent gunshot wounds. One was discovered ...
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  • 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/
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