The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the Tuesday night shooting of 65-year-old Randy Howard in Lynchburg.
Randy Howard was shot to death by a bounty hunter inside of his home, though the unnamed bounty hunter claims he fired in self-defense.
Howard performed with the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Charlie Daniels, and neighbors said he was more than just a talented musician, according to WSMV.
"He was a giving person," Terry Dotson said. "He would do anything for you. If you asked for the shirt off his back, he'd give it to you. He was a good guy."
Though he was a nice guy, he did have some problems with the law, and made it clear he "wasn't going back to jail."
The musician was facing charges of fourth offense DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a gun while intoxicated and driving on a revoked license in Marion Country at the time of his death.
He had failed to appear at a recent hearing, which resulted in a bench warrant, the Taste of Country reported.
The bounty hunter reportedly showed up at Howard's home to take him into custody. Howard then opened fire, the bounty hunter shot back and Howard was killed, according to TBI spokesman Josh DeVine.
"I don't believe they had the right to come in his house, no," Dotson said.
The bounty hunter was hit by one of the bullets, and is expected to recover from his injuries.
Howard released his debut album, "Now and Then" in 1976, and he later went on to record "All American Redneck" in 1983 and a self-titled album in 1988.
