Man found dead in Rice County, deputies have 1 in custody

Officials in Rice County say they are investigating after a man was found dead early Monday morning. 

The Rice County Sheriff's Office says they were called to a disturbance in the City of Morristown. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a man had recently died. 

Another man at the scene was taken into custody.

Authorities do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. 

The investigation is ongoing.

Crime and Public Safety