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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Dorothy Street Shooting Suspect in Custody | ||
DATE: | November 28, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-032003 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On November 28, 2018 at approximately 8:30 PM, Chris Owen Horton was arrested without incident at his residence, located at 419 Mimosa Street in Mount Carmel. He was transported to the Kingsport City Jail where he will remain confined, pending arraignment, in lieu of a $30,000 bond.
The Kingsport Police Department would like to thank the Mount Carmel Police Department for their assistance in his apprehension. As previously released: On November 27, 2018 at approximately 7:30 PM, Kingsport Police Department Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to a Dorothy Street residence in the Gibsontown area of Kingsport in reference to a shooting incident. While en route to the scene, information was relayed via Kingsport Central Dispatch that a woman was transporting a shooting victim in a personal vehicle to an area medical facility. That victim (41 year old white male adult) was treated for what appeared to be non-life threatening gunshot wounds to his hand and leg and is listed in stable condition. Once on scene, Officers located a second victim (18 year old white male adult) who had sustained a superficial injury (a burn or possible graze mark) as a result of a firearm being discharged in close proximity to his arm. His injury did not appear to require immediate medical attention. The subsequent investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division revealed the following: The suspect came to the residence to speak with the 41 year old victim about a preexisting matter. An argument ensued which eventually led to a physical struggle. During the altercation, the suspect produced a handgun and shot the 41 year old victim in the hand and leg. The 18 year old victim apparently sustained his injury as the gun was fired. Following the shooting and prior to police arrival, the suspect fled the scene in what is believed to be a light tan colored Honda. Over the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to positively identify the suspect as Chris Owen Horton. A warrant has been obtained, charging him with two counts of Aggravated Assault. As of the time of issuance of this news release, he remains wanted and at large. Anyone who knows his current whereabouts is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Chris Owen Horton |
Age | Date of Birth 11/20/1961
57 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 419 Mimosa Street
Mount Carmel, TN |
Charge(s) | Aggravated Assault (2 counts) |
VICTIM #1 INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 41 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound |
VICTIM #2 INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 18 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | Superficial Gunshot Wound |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Suspect Identified, Charged, and Currently Wanted in Dorothy Street Shooting Investigation | ||
DATE: | November 28, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-032003 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On November 27, 2018 at approximately 7:30 PM, Kingsport Police Department Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to a Dorothy Street residence in the Gibsontown area of Kingsport in reference to a shooting incident.
While en route to the scene, information was relayed via Kingsport Central Dispatch that a woman was transporting a shooting victim in a personal vehicle to an area medical facility. That victim (41 year old white male adult) was treated for what appeared to be non-life threatening gunshot wounds to his hand and leg and is listed in stable condition. Once on scene, Officers located a second victim (18 year old white male adult) who had sustained a superficial injury (a burn or possible graze mark) as a result of a firearm being discharged in close proximity to his arm. His injury did not appear to require immediate medical attention. The subsequent investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division revealed the following: The suspect came to the residence to speak with the 41 year old victim about a preexisting matter. An argument ensued which eventually led to a physical struggle. During the altercation, the suspect produced a handgun and shot the 41 year old victim in the hand and leg. The 18 year old victim apparently sustained his injury as the gun was fired. Following the shooting and prior to police arrival, the suspect fled the scene in what is believed to be a light tan colored Honda. Over the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to positively identify the suspect as Chris Owen Horton. A warrant has been obtained, charging him with two counts of Aggravated Assault. As of the time of issuance of this news release, he remains wanted and at large. Anyone who knows his current whereabouts is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
WANTED SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Chris Owen Horton |
Age | Date of Birth 11/20/1961
57 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 419 Mimosa Street
Mount Carmel, TN |
Charge(s) | Aggravated Assault (2 counts) |
VICTIM #1 INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 41 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound |
VICTIM #2 INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 18 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | Kingsport, TN |
Injuries | Superficial Gunshot Wound |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Stolen English Bulldog Recovered Safe and Sound | ||
DATE: | November 28, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-031705 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
Gordo, the English Bulldog that was stolen during a recent Dale Street burglary, has been recovered safe and sound and has been reunited with his owner. He was found wandering loose in the same neighborhood where he was stolen.
Detectives suspect that whomever stole him, most likely later abandoned him. The Kingsport Police Department was contacted when the person temporarily caring for him saw on social media that he had been reported stolen. The related burglary investigation is ongoing. As previously released: On November 23, 2018, a woman reported to the Kingsport Police Department that one of her dogs had been stolen during a burglary to her residence, located in the 800 block of Dale Street in Kingsport. She stated that when she returned home that day at approximately 5:30 PM, she went to let her dogs out of their indoor kennels. She discovered that one of the kennels had been damaged and one of her dogs was missing. She also discovered that a window in the same room as the kennels was standing wide open, which is presumed to be the point of entry for the burglary. The dog that was stolen during the burglary is a one-year-old black and brown English Bulldog, that answers to the name “Gordo”, with a reported value of $3,500. The black and brown coloration is rare for this breed, so there are not likely many (if any) others like it in the area. The dog was wearing a platinum chain collar. A photograph of Gordo has been included in this release. A neighbor reported seeing a male and female couple with a dog that closely resembled Gordo behind a nearby apartment complex at approximately 4:30 PM that day. The male suspect was described as young, white, and slim, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, a white t-shirt, and blue jeans. The only description provided of the female suspect was that’s she had long brown hair. Anyone with any information to help locate Gordo or potentially identify the suspects in this burglary is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Missing Homeless Man Has Been Found | ||
DATE: | November 28, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-031980 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
Less than one hour after a news release was issued requesting citizen assistance in locating Darius E. Seymour, the Kingsport Police Department received a tip which led Detectives to his current location. He has been found safe and is no longer considered a missing person.
As previously released: On the afternoon of November 27, 2018 a homeless Kingsport man, Darius E. Seymour, was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a friend. His friend said that Mr. Seymour typically called him by phone several times a day, but he has not heard from him in over six weeks. His friend shared some factors in Mr. Seymour’s personal history that, when combined with his homeless status, give legitimate cause for concern for his general welfare and safety. His last known point of contact was on October 12, 2018 when he was discharged from an area medical facility. Mr. Seymour is a 43 year old white male adult. He has brown (shaved or balding) hair and blue eyes. He stands approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs roughly 215 pounds. A photograph of Mr. Seymour is included in this release. Anyone who sees him, or who may have any information that could assist with locating him, is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION | |
Name | Darius E. Seymour |
Age | 43 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Height/
Weight |
6 feet 3 inches
215 pounds |
Hair/
Eyes |
Brown Hair/Shaved or Balding
Blue Eyes |
Residency | Homeless
Kingsport, TN |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Detectives Investigating Marcum’s Pharmacy Burglary | ||
DATE: | November 28, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-031811 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On November 25, 2018, shortly after 4:00 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of an alarm at Marcum’s Pharmacy, located at 121 East Ravine Road in Kingsport. Responding Officers discovered that an exterior door had been pried open and an external alarm speaker had been tampered with.
A search of the interior of the business revealed that the pharmacy had been ransacked; however, the suspect had already fled the scene. An employee arrived at the pharmacy and determined that approximately $25,000 worth of assorted prescription narcotics had been stolen from a cabinet. A review of surveillance video footage revealed that a lone suspect, dressed in dark clothing from head to toe to mask his identity, had executed the burglary. Once he forced entry and activated the alarm, he was only inside the pharmacy for about 90 seconds before fleeing with the stolen medications. Photos of the suspect, taken from the aforementioned surveillance footage, have been included in this release. A clip of the actual footage has also been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel via the link below: Anyone who knows the identity of this suspect or who may have any information to help solve this case is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Homeless Man | ||
DATE: | November 28, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-031980 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On the afternoon of November 27, 2018 a homeless Kingsport man, Darius E. Seymour, was reported missing to the Kingsport Police Department by a friend. His friend said that Mr. Seymour typically called him by phone several times a day, but he has not heard from him in over six weeks.
His friend shared some factors in Mr. Seymour’s personal history that, when combined with his homeless status, give legitimate cause for concern for his general welfare and safety. His last known point of contact was on October 12, 2018 when he was discharged from an area medical facility. Mr. Seymour is a 43 year old white male adult. He has brown (shaved or balding) hair and blue eyes. He stands approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs roughly 215 pounds. A photograph of Mr. Seymour is included in this release. Anyone who sees him, or who may have any information that could assist with locating him, is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION | |
Name | Darius E. Seymour |
Age | 43 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Height/
Weight |
6 feet 3 inches
215 pounds |
Hair/
Eyes |
Brown Hair/Shaved or Balding
Blue Eyes |
Residency | Homeless
Kingsport, TN |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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