GALLATIN, TN — A Gallatin police officer has been fired after being charged with attempted criminal homicide in connection with an alleged domestic assault involving his spouse. Police said Carrington Ferguson was terminated Tuesday, Oct. 27, after the department learned about the incident in Davidson County.
According to Gallatin police, Ferguson had already been placed on administrative leave three days earlier while the department reviewed what happened. The case stems from a late-night or early-morning incident reported at the couple’s home on Oct. 24. Authorities have not released any additional details about the charge beyond the information contained in court documents and police statements.
Court documents describe an assault that began inside the couple’s home
Court documents say the incident occurred early Oct. 24 at the couple’s residence. Ferguson’s spouse told officers he grabbed her by the neck and pinned her against a wall, making it difficult for her to breathe. She also told officers she broke a picture frame while trying to get away.
She said Ferguson then picked up part of the broken frame, which had a nail attached, and struck her several times with it. The allegations in the court filing describe a violent confrontation that escalated quickly inside the home. Ferguson has been charged with attempted criminal homicide in the case.
Police say the spouse had visible injuries and needed hospital care
Officers reported seeing injuries to the spouse’s face, neck and arms after responding to the incident. Police said she was taken to Skyline Hospital for further medical attention.
The visible injuries noted by officers add another layer to the case as investigators sort through the allegations and the charge filed against Ferguson. Gallatin police have not said whether any other people were present during the encounter. The department’s public statements so far have focused on the disciplinary action and the fact of the arrest-related charge.
Administrative leave came before the termination announcement
The department said Ferguson was put on administrative leave three days before he was fired. Police said they learned of the domestic-related incident in Davidson County before making the internal employment decision.
That sequence matters because it shows the department moved first to remove Ferguson from active duty and then to end his employment after reviewing the allegation. Gallatin police announced the firing on Tuesday, the same day the termination became public. The department has not announced any other personnel action tied to the case.
Attempted criminal homicide charge puts the case in a serious legal category
Ferguson faces an attempted criminal homicide charge, one of the most serious accusations mentioned in the case. Court records tie that charge to the domestic assault allegations reported by his spouse and the injuries observed by officers.
At this point, the public information comes from police and court documents, which outline the accusation but do not resolve it. Those records say the incident involved physical violence, including choking, an attempt to escape, and an alleged strike with a broken picture frame that had a nail attached. No further case developments were included in the information released by police.
Gallatin police have offered limited public comment on the case so far
Gallatin police have kept their public remarks brief, identifying the termination and the reason Ferguson was placed on leave, but releasing few additional details. The department said only that it acted after learning of a domestic-related incident in Davidson County.
The case is now moving through the criminal process while Ferguson’s employment with the department has ended. For now, the key facts made public are the date of the alleged assault, the charge filed against him, the injuries officers observed and the department’s decision to fire him. Further updates would depend on what prosecutors and investigators release next.
