SUBJECT: KPD Investigation Shooting On Bowater Drive (Update)
DATE: January 31st, 2024
CASE #: 24-001543
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: A 14-year-old male is in custody in connection with the incident that left another 14-year-old male dead from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The male, who’s name will not be released at this time, was charged with criminally negligent homicide (TCA 39-13-212) and handgun possession by a juvenile (TCA 39-17-1319). This is still an active and ongoing investigation and is a priority for the Kingsport Police Department.
As previously released: The scene is now secured. This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is currently no reason to believe that there is any danger to the public.
As a result of this incident, one juvenile male is deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
The associated investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division is still in its infancy and remains active and ongoing. The deceased’s information will not be released due to his age.
The decedent was a student of Dobyns Bennett High School. The Kingsport Police Department and Kingsport City Schools have been coordinating and have mobilized counselors who will be at Dobyns Bennett High School, starting on January 31 to support students and staff.
Further details will be shared as they become available, but only at an appropriate point in the investigation.
As previously released: On January 30th, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm, the Kingsport Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of Bowater Drive. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and more details will be released at the appropriate time.
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
