A woman and her young son were killed at a house in Cleveland early Monday afternoon.
The victims were identified as Rachael Johnson, approximate age of 30, and her five-year-old son.
Police said a suspect, Ross Anderson, 31, was taken into custody in Rutherford County. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder by Cleveland Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Detective Andy Wattenbarger.
It was described as a domestic situation.
The incident happened at 239 Hillview Drive NW.
The victims were found shortly after 1 p.m. during a police welfare check at the residence.
Police were asked to go to the residence when the mother did not show up for work.
Hillview Drive is off Mouse Creek Road.