ONEIDA, Tenn. — A quiet Tennessee community has been left in shock after authorities confirmed the identity of a young man killed in a shooting on Monday. Officials say 24-year-old Xavier Burum died after being found with gunshot wounds at a home in Scott County, leaving many residents searching for answers.

According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence along Stanley Creek Road in Oneida following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Burum suffering from serious gunshot injuries. Emergency responders acted quickly, transporting him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.

Despite efforts by doctors and medical staff, Burum later died from his injuries. Authorities have not released further details about what may have led to the shooting, and it remains unclear what exactly happened inside the home before deputies arrived. The lack of information has only deepened concern among community members.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead in the case and is continuing to examine all aspects of the incident. Officials say the investigation is still in its early stages, and no suspects or possible motives have been publicly identified at this time.

Investigators have been working to gather evidence from the scene while also speaking with neighbors and potential witnesses in the area. Authorities believe that someone may have seen or heard something important that could help piece together the events leading up to the shooting.

Law enforcement officials are urging the public to come forward with any information, no matter how small it may seem. Anyone with details is asked to contact the sheriff’s office or the TBI. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of a young life and hopes that answers—and justice—will soon be found.