SUBJECT: KPD Responds To Report Of Shooting On West Stone Drive
DATE: May 16th, 2024
CASE #: 24-007598
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On May 16th, 2024, Kingsport Police Officers responded to the area of Burger King, 4225 W. Stone Drive, in reference to shots being fired into a vehicle. Officers arrived and learned that a white male had discharged a firearm at a white Chevrolet truck, that fled the scene prior to officers arriving. Officers quickly located and detained a male suspect identified as, Jeffrey Cherowahya. Officers located the victim, identified as Timothy Blalock, and the white Chevrolet truck on Big Elm Road.
Officers determined that Cherowahya had displayed a firearm at Blalock and fired one shot at his vehicle. As a result of the initial investigation, Cherowahya was arrested for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
No one was injured as a result of this incident. This is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public at large.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation.
If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to call Kingsport Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111, or the Criminal Investigation Division at (423) 229-9429.
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: Jeffrey L. Cherowahya
Age: 44
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Kingsport TN
Charges: Aggravated Assault, reckless endangerment
VICTIM INFORMATION
Name: Timothy Blalock
Age: 39
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Injuries: None
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
