Man in custody after 5 bodies found in rural Tennessee homes

WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect is in custody in the investigation into five bodies found in two rural Tennessee homes.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted Saturday night that 25-year-old Michael Cummins was in custody. A number of law enforcement agencies were searching for Cummins, saying he could be armed and dangerous.

Four of the bodies were found in one home, while the fifth victim was found in another home. The TBI believes the two scenes are related.

“We are dealing with a tragic situation that unfolded here in Sumner County,” DeVine said at a news
conference Saturday night. “However, the priority at this very moment is in locating a person of interest who we believe may be armed and may be very dangerous.”

Four of the bodies were found in one home, while the fifth victim was found in another home. DeVine said it’s possible that there is a sixth victim hospitalized. The TBI believes the two scenes are related.

Investigators say Cummins may be in the woods nearby, and their “best guess” is that he’s traveling by foot, DeVine said. Authorities have not released any details about the victims. They also have not said what kind of weapon was used.

Sumner County is northeast of Nashville and borders Kentucky. The scenes are near the town of Westmoreland.

“We will be here for what will surely be a long night for many in the law enforcement community,” DeVine said.

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