The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday night.

According to a press release issued by the sheriff's office, deputies were called to a home on Old Highway 280 at 10:16 p.m. about a domestic situation involving a mentally ill person.

When deputies arrived, the mentally ill person had a weapon and charged an officer.

Nathaniel B. Dorough, 21, was shot by a deputy after he refused to stop. Deputies on the scene issued immediate medical aid and paramedics were called.

Dorough was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sheriff John Samaniego responded to the home. In the press release, he issued the following statement: "This is a sad event and I offer my deepest condolences to Nathaniel's family and friends. Mental health issues are one of the biggest concerns facing our country and our county. The actions taken tonight will be reviewed in depth by the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office will be completely transparent and forthcoming with anything they need to complete their investigation.

The sheriff's office directed further questions to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office.