According to the TBI, Scott had a prior criminal history and was considered to be armed and dangerous. The Blue Alert was issued in an effort to enlist the public's help in locating the suspect and ensuring the safety of the community. The Blue Alert system was first established in 2008, and is now in place in over 30 states across the country. The system is designed to work in a similar way to the Amber Alert system, which is used to notify the public of missing children. A Blue Alert was issued today in the state of Tennessee, causing concern and confusion among many residents. A Blue Alert is a rapid notification system used to inform the public of a critical law enforcement situation involving a suspect who has killed or seriously injured a law enforcement officer, or when there is an imminent threat to a law enforcement officer. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued the alert after a suspect, identified as 33-year-old Lakeem Keon Scott, opened fire on a number of targets in the early hours of the morning, including several police officers. The incident occurred in the city of Bristol, located in the northeastern part of the state. According to the TBI, Scott had a prior criminal history and was considered to be armed and dangerous. The Blue Alert was issued in an effort to enlist the public's help in locating the suspect and ensuring the safety of the community. The Blue Alert system was first established in 2008, and is now in place in over 30 states across the country. The system is designed to work in a similar way to the Amber Alert system, which is used to notify the public of missing children. When a Blue Alert is issued, information about the suspect, including their name, photograph, and a description of their vehicle, is broadcast to the public through a variety of channels, including radio, television, and social media. The goal is to quickly disseminate information about the suspect to as many people as possible, in the hopes that someone will be able to provide information leading to their capture. In the case of the Bristol shooting, the Blue Alert was issued shortly after the incident occurred, and the suspect was quickly located and apprehended by law enforcement officers. No further injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The use of the Blue Alert system in Tennessee and other states has been credited with helping to apprehend dangerous suspects and keep communities safe. However, the system is not without its critics, who argue that it can lead to the profiling of certain groups and the dissemination of inaccurate information.