SUBJECT: KPD Seeking Assistance In Identifying Unresponsive Male (Update)
DATE: January 3rd, 2023
CASE #: 23-024510
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: David Bailie succumbed to the injuries he sustained on December 15th, 2023. This is an open and active investigation and further details will be released at the appropriate time.
As previously released: Kingsport detectives were able to identify the unresponsive male subject as David Bailie. Detectives are still investigating the cause of Mr. Bailie’s injuries.
As previously released: In the late evening of December 15th, 2023, Kingsport Police Officers responded to the 1600 block of E Street in reference to a check welfare of a male lying in a ditch. Officers located an unresponsive white male estimated to be between the ages of 50-years-old and 60-years-old. The male had significant head trauma and the cause of the injuries is currently being investigated by the Kingsport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. Officers could not locate any identifying documents on the male subject.
The male was wearing blue jean pants, a blue long-sleeved shirt, a black down vest, and white tennis shoes. The male is estimated to weigh approximately 250 to 275 pounds and is approximately 6 feet tall. He has medium length blondish white hair.
The Kingsport Police Department is asking anyone with information as to the male’s identity or information about last known whereabouts to call the Criminal Investigation 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
VICTIM INFORMATION
Name: David Bailie
Age: 62
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Kingsport, TN
Injuries: Deceased
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Professional Standards Unit
Kingsport Police Department
P: 423-229-9339
C: 423-534-1390
brandonJohnson@kingsportttn.gov
200 Shelby Street
Kingsport, TN37660