The Tennessee Highway Patrol has denied social media reports suggesting that a protester struck a state trooper’s vehicle during a demonstration.
In a statement to the public, the agency clarified that no trooper was hit by a civilian during the event, correcting widespread online misinformation that circulated after a video clip was shared out of context.
The patrol explained that while officers were present to manage public safety at the protest, there was no physical contact between protesters and any patrol vehicle in the manner described in the viral posts.
Authorities confirmed that they continue to monitor protests and enforce the law where necessary, but emphasized that the specific claim about a trooper’s vehicle being struck was incorrect and misleading.
The clarification aims to provide accurate information to the public and prevent further spread of false narratives about the protest and law enforcement interactions.