Press Release – Shooting 10/11/21

Cookeville, TN – At approximately 7:19 PM on October 7, 2021, the Cookeville Police Department responded to 203 Freedom Avenue in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers learned that several rounds had been fired at the scene. This resulted in Dawon Robert Moulton (age 37 of Cookeville) suffering more than one gunshot injury. Following initial treatment efforts by members of the Cookeville Police Department and Fire Department, Mr. Moulton was transported to Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) by an ambulance from Putnam County Emergency Medical Service.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released as it becomes
available. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Cookeville Police
Department at 931-526-2125.