On July 4, 2009, around 6:45 p.m. Brandon Buettner, a 24 year old Ft Campbell soldier was visiting a friend in the Summit Heights area when he was involved in a verbal altercation with bystanders. The argument escalated, and he was shot while leaving the area in a motor vehicle. Buettner was transported by Clarksville Montgomery County EMS, and died from his injuries at Gateway Medical Center.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information to release at this time. The lead investigator is Detective Tim Anderson, 931-648-0656, ext. 4003 or call the TIPSLINE, 931-645-8477.