Authorities in Cookeville, Tennessee, are appealing to the public for information in the unsolved slaying of Rodney Lee Morgan, 55, who was found deceased from a gunshot wound following a single-car accident on October 9, 2023.
Mr. Morgan, a Cookeville resident, is remembered by those who knew him for his passion for hunting and horses, and his affable, joking personality. He was described as a diligent worker with a compassionate spirit, always willing to assist others.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:44 AM on October 9, 2023, when officers responded to a reported single-car accident on Skyline Drive. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered Mr. Morgan deceased inside the vehicle, with the cause of death determined to be a gunshot wound. The Cookeville Police Department is investigating the case as a homicide.
Investigators believe that individuals who frequented certain establishments may possess crucial information related to Mr. Morgan’s death. Prior to his passing, Rodney Morgan was known to frequent local establishments including Scooter’s Biker Bar, The 19th Hole, Bar on the Green, and Misty’s Suds and Buds. Law enforcement suggests that patrons or employees of these locations may have observed or overheard something relevant to the ongoing investigation.
The Cookeville Police Department urges anyone with information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, to come forward. Individuals who may have details that could assist in solving this case are asked to contact Detective Cooper at 931-520-5335.
