David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

• www.KingsportPDBlog.com

During an apparent argument outside of the “P” building of this apartment complex, the suspect, who has since been identified as Bryius John Lewis, Jr., also known as “Drama” (18 year old black male adult of Kingsport), produced a firearm and fired multiple shots, striking the victim (19 year old white male adult of Kingsport), twice in his lower back and his leg.

Prior to police arriving at the scene of the shooting, the victim, who will not be publicly identified in this release, had already been transported by a private party to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment. He currently remains hospitalized in serious condition.

As a result of their investigation, Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant, charging Mr. Lewis with the following:

1) Attempted Second Degree Murder

2) Aggravated Assault

3) Felony Reckless Endangerment

4) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony

As of the time of issuance of this release, Mr. Lewis remains wanted and at large. He should be considered armed and dangerous. As mentioned, he is also known by the nickname “Drama.” As previously stated, he is an 18 year old black male adult. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches in height and weighs roughly 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. A photograph has been included in this release.

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

As previously released:

On November 25, 2019 at approximately 4:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to Model City Apartments, located at 1000 Stonegate Road in Kingsport, in response to reports of an alleged shooting incident.

Once on scene, Officers learned that prior to their arrival an adult male had been transported by a private party to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment of at least one gunshot wound. As of the time of issuance of this release, information regarding his current condition was not readily available.

This incident remains under active investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division. As such, further details neither can nor will be released at this time. Additional information will be shared at an appropriate point as the investigation develops.

A.K.A. “Drama”

18 Years of Age

Weight

175 pounds

Brown Eyes

Kingsport, TN

2) Aggravated Assault

3) Felony Reckless Endangerment

4) Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony

Serious Condition

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

Mr. Coulter is a 48 year old white male adult. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall, with a thin build and long gray hair. He was last known to be wearing a camouflage jacket and camouflage pants. According to his wife, he has a history of past medical issues, but was otherwise healthy at the time of his unexplained disappearance.

A photograph of Mr. Coulter has been included in this release. Anyone who sees him, or who may know 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

Build

Thin build

Camouflage Pants

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

This Thanksgiving, whether you are Black Friday shopping or traveling to visit loved ones, the Kingsport Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office want you to Arrive Alive, so we are taking this opportunity to remind you to Buckle Up, Tennessee. Every trip, Every time.

In the State of Tennessee, violations of occupant protection laws are considered primary offenses, meaning that if an officer observes a motorist not wearing a seatbelt, or a child not properly restrained in a child passenger safety seat, the officer may stop and cite the motorist for the seatbelt or child passenger safety seat violation without observing any other criminal or traffic offenses.

Occupant protection laws apply not just to the driver, but to every individual in the automobile. At the age of 16, a passenger assumes personal responsibility for the wearing of their seatbelt and would receive their own citation for not wearing one; however, the driver would be cited for each passenger under the age of 16 who is not properly restrained.

Wearing a seatbelt can easily make the difference in a motorist being seriously injured or killed in a crash versus walking away from the crash with minor injuries or no injuries whatsoever. The Kingsport Police Department encourages ALL occupants of ALL motor vehicles to wear their seatbelt ALL of the time. It is the law, but more importantly, it might just save your life.

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton