Anthony Michael Edwards

Less-than-lethal force

A Blount County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said police received and responded to a call about suspicious people. When Deputy Jerry Burns arrived on the scene, according to the BCSO, he stopped and questioned the two men. Edwards gave Burns a false name and date of birth. As Burns attempted to pat Edwards downy, he fled. Burns chased him, and tried unsuccessfully to use a Taser on Edwards. They fought and as Burns took Edwards to the ground, Edwards hit his head on the pavement. He died two days later.