Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting in Crockett County, sheriff says

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) – The Crockett County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man accused of shooting a victim.

Ephrim O'Neal Cook, 66, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 47-year-old Fredrine Booker; the suspect is also accused of possession of a handgun during the commission of a dangerous crime.

Cook has a criminal past and was released on bail for aggravated assault and failure to appear.

He will appear before a judge for arraignment and is being held without bail in the Crockett County Jail.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call 731-696-2104.

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