A previously reported roadway hazard in the area of 3500 FORT HENRY DR has been cleared. CAD_Call 240327-0226
On 03/27/2024 at 08:45 PM a roadway hazard that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 3500 FORT HENRY DR. Motorists should consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call 240327-0226
A previously reported stranded motorist in the area of N JOHN B DENNIS HWY // LINCOLN ST has been cleared. CAD_Call 240327-0222
On 03/27/2024 at 08:33 PM a stranded motorist that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of N JOHN B DENNIS HWY // LINCOLN ST. Motorists should consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call 240327-0222
A previously reported Structure Fire in the area of 997 W SULLIVAN ST has been cleared. CAD_Call 240327-0211
On 03/27/2024 at 07:17 PM a Structure Fire that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 700 W SULLIVAN ST. Motorists should consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call 240327-0211
SUBJECT: KPD Investigates Shooting On Cherry Street
DATE: March 27th, 2024
CASE #: 24-004793
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On March 26, 2024, at approximately 6:58 pm, Kingsport Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of Cherry Street in reference to reported gunfire. Responding officer located Richard Arnold on the scene and saw that he had an injury to his left ear. During their investigation, Officers learned that Arnold and four other adults were at the residence when a male, later identified as Samuel Murphy, arrived at the residence, and presented a firearm. Murphy then fired the weapon, striking Arnold in his left ear. No other injuries were reported from the gun fire. Murphy fled the scene prior to officers arriving.
Officers were able to determine that it was an isolated incident, and there was no threat to the public.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Murphy, charging him with attempted 1st degree murder, aggravated assault, and felony reckless endangerment.
On March 27, 2024, in the early morning hours, Kingsport Detectives developed a lead in the case and obtained a search warrant for an address in the 1300 block of Garden Drive. Due to the level of violence that was used during the incident, Kingsport SWAT was used to execute the warrant.
On March 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm, Kingsport Detectives along with agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Johnson City Police Department located Murphy at a hotel in Johnson City, TN. Murphy was arrested and taken to the Kingsport City Jail, where he was booked in for attempted 1st degree murder, aggravated assault, and felony reckless endangerment.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name: Samuel Murphy
Age: 41
Gender/Race: Male/Black
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Charges: Attempted first degree murder, aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment
VICTIM INFORMATION
Name: Richard Arnold
Age: 35
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Injuries: Gunshot to left ear
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
A previously reported crash in the area of 609 W INDUSTRY DR has been cleared. CAD_Call 240327-0128
A previously reported crash in the area of 2000 HARRELL RD has been cleared. CAD_Call 240327-0154
On 03/27/2024 at 03:45 PM a crash that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 2000 HARRELL RD. Motorists should consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call 240327-0154