James and Levi Stewart Church Hill, Tennessee: Brother-in-law and nephew perished in a murder-suicide incident.

 The community of Church Hill, Tennessee, is dealing with an unfortunate tragedy after a fatal event took the lives of a nephew and brother-in-law within a nearby household.

The Church Hill Police Department reported that officers arrived at a residence on Greenland Lane around 4:39 p.m. on December 29, 2025, in response to a distress call. Upon their arrival, law enforcement found two individuals lifeless within the home. The deceased were identified as James L. Stewart, aged 69, and Levi Sterling Stewart, aged 20. Officials confirmed that both men were residents of the home.

Investigators found that both victims had visible gunshot wounds. Although the inquiry is still in its preliminary phase, law enforcement indicated that the incident seems to be a murder-suicide. Further details have not been made public as officials continue to investigate the events that led to the fatalities.

The investigation is being managed by the Church Hill Police Department, with support from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities stressed that there is currently no danger to the community.

The news of the event has shocked family, neighbors, and the broader community in Church Hill. Community members and leaders have conveyed their sympathies to the Stewart family as they navigate this unexpected and devastating loss.

Officials have stated that additional information will be shared as it becomes accessible and as the investigation unfolds.