On Wednesday October 21st, 2026, Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple reports of shots fired and a possible domestic disturbance in the area of 1050 Idylwild Drive. The incident occurred around noon.
Officers say, upon arrival, they encountered a female victim with visible injuries and significant damage to a vehicle. The investigation indicated that Taesean Thompson assaulted his wife and another individual before threatening the victims with a handgun.
During the incident, a firearm was discharged, and Taesean Thompson fled the scene. Thompson was later located on Happy Top Mountain by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and transported back to Madison County.
This case is being investigated by Deputy Clark.
Taesean Thompson was arrested and charged with the following:
•ROBBERY, 1ST DEGREE
•WANTON ENDANGERMENT 1ST – DISCHARGE OF FIREARM
•ASSAULT, 2ND DEGREE – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
•ASSAULT, 4TH DEGREE (MINOR INJURY)
•CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, 1ST DEGREE
•UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT – 1ST DEGREE
•INTIMIDATING A PARTICIPANT IN THE LEGAL PROCESS
