Springfield, TN (January 23rd, 2022, at approximately 5:00pm) The Robertson County Sheriffâs Office mourns the death of Patrol Deputy Savanna Puckett who was found shot and her home on fire.
At approximately 5:00pm, Deputy Savanna Puckett did not report to her assigned shift for roll-call. A Deputy went to her residence on Highway 41N in Springfield, TN to check on her, and found her home engulfed in flames. The Deputy attempted to make entry into the home; however, was unable due to the extent of the fire. The Fire Department arrived and made entry into the residence where they found Deputy Puckett shot, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Puckett was 22 years old and had been with the Sheriffâs Office for four (4) years. The TBI has been requested to investigate. All questions regarding the investigation will be referred to TBI.
âWords cannot express the sadness and grief that Savannaâs family and her Sheriffâs Office family are facing right now. This is a tragedy that we are processing minute by minute. Please keep Savanna, her family, and the Sheriffâs Office in your thoughts and prayers,â stated Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.