Shelby Rae Williams, 34, was killed by a gunshot on July 20, 2025, at a residence on Triple Oak Street in Rockford, Tennessee. Described as a loving wife and the mother of four who kept the family together, she was found unresponsive by Blount County deputies after a Sunday afternoon call. First responders performed CPR and she was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy was scheduled at the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.

Investigators allege Charles Anthony Scott, 48, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was negligent with a firearm while cleaning it. Warrants say he removed a magazine, cleared a live round from the chamber, returned the round to the magazine, reinserted the loaded magazine, and at some point pointed the gun in Williams’ direction; the weapon then discharged, striking her in the chest. Scott was reportedly a convicted felon and not legally permitted to possess a firearm.

Charles Anthony Scott was arrested and charged with reckless homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm and being held at the Blount County Correctional Facility on a total bond of $500,000. The investigation remains ongoing. If anyone knew Shelby or has information about the shooting, please come forward.