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Ashleigh McKinzie was found fatally shot on a road in DeKalb County, Tenn.

McKinzie had taught classes on violence at Middle Tennessee State University

Authorities said a man was on the scene when police responded to the scene and noted that he was cooperative with investigators

A Tennessee college professor was found dead on a road close to her home, with her loaded and cocked gun also found right next to her body.

Ashleigh E. McKinzie, 41, was discovered with multiple apparent gunshot wounds on Smithville Highway in DeKalb County, Tenn., according to the 13th Judicial District Attorney Bryant C. Dunaway.

The shooting was reported on the early morning hours of Dec. 4, according to the district attorney. When police responded, they found McKinzie's handgun.

A man named

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