A HATE CRIME IN BRISTOL, TENNESSEE?

The suspect in a fatal Bristol shooting may have been motivated by recent police shootings, investigators revealed on Friday. But, authorities said the work to investigate remains active and ongoing. . . .

Officials said the suspect, Lakeem Keon Scott, had at least two weapons and a large amount of ammunition with him when he fired shots around 2:20 a.m. Thursday through the window of the Days Inn on Volunteer Parkway.

Investigators determined Scott shot the clerk, then indiscriminately began shooting at several vehicles driving by on the highway.

When police arrived on scene, he shot at three officers. They returned fire and shot him, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Scott was taken to the hospital where, as of Friday afternoon, he is in serious but stable condition.

Investigators said preliminary info revealed Scott may have targeted officers and individuals because he was troubled by recent incidents involving police and African-Americans.

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