Tennessee Man Arrested for Shooting at Family

On January 10, 2025, a family in Harrison, Tennessee, was reportedly shot at while sledding, leading to the arrest of 56-year-old Benjamin Cook. The incident occurred when the family, including a one-year-old child, heard gunshots while playing in the snow, with one bullet striking near the toddler. Cook claimed the family was on his property, but authorities determined they were not. After the family called law enforcement, deputies found evidence linking Cook to the shooting, including photographs of him with a rifle. Cook has been charged with six counts of aggravated assault, and additional charges may follow pending further investigation. Several rifles were discovered during a search of Cook's residence, and he has a criminal history dating back to the 1980s.