Jack Henson II Obituary, NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jack Henson II, 46, of Bear Creek, North Carolina, died Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, after a federal security officer-involved shooting at a courthouse in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, according to the information provided about the incident.
The shooting occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. at a federal courthouse on Church Street. Authorities said Henson approached a security checkpoint carrying a firearm and a knife, leading to an encounter with courthouse security personnel.
According to the initial account, Henson reportedly attempted to fire his firearm, but it jammed. Authorities said he continued advancing toward security personnel despite repeated commands to stop before switching to a knife. A federal security officer then fired, striking Henson.
Emergency medical personnel transported Henson to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were reported injured in the incident. Authorities have not publicly identified the security officer involved or released further details about the officer’s actions.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting. Investigators are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force. Authorities have directed further inquiries to the responsible federal department.
The response also included an examination of a vehicle reportedly associated with the incident, with K-9 units assisting authorities. The nearby Nashville Public Library was evacuated as a precaution following the shooting before the area reopened.
Henson’s loved ones have reportedly expressed shock over his death and questioned whether the full circumstances of the encounter have been made public. They described the incident as difficult to reconcile with the man they knew and said they were struggling to understand what happened. Further details about Henson’s personal life, career, family, and community contributions have not been provided.
As the investigation continues, questions remain about the events leading to the fatal encounter at the courthouse. No additional information about funeral arrangements or memorial services has been provided. Sincere condolences go out to Jack Henson II’s family, friends, and loved ones as they mourn his death and await further answers about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
