Patrick Joseph Fullerton, a 58-year-old male, passed away on April 22, 2024, in White House, Tennessee. Known for his warm and charismatic personality, he had a gift for striking up conversations with anyone he met. He was affectionately called 'Uncle Pat' by children who adored him. Born on July 29, 1965, in New York, NY, he had previously resided in Bradenton, Florida. He had a deep passion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and musicals, and he found great joy in the companionship of animals.
On the day of his death, deputies from the Sumner County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Winding Way in White House. Upon their arrival, they encountered Jacob Allen Garrett, who admitted to fatally shooting a man later identified as Patrick Joseph Fullerton. Inside the residence, deputies discovered Fullerton's body, a. 22 caliber revolver, and bloodstained clothing.
Following an investigation by detectives, which uncovered further evidence at the scene, Jacob Allen Garrett was arrested. He has been charged with 2nd-degree murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Patrick Joseph Fullerton. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather evidence and assess the circumstances surrounding the incident.
