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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Man Wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder Following Stabbing Incident | ||
DATE: | October 15, 2018 | ||
CASE #: | 18-028886 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On October 15, 2018 at approximately 1:30 AM Kingsport Police Patrol Officers and Detectives were dispatched to a stabbing incident at Dogwood Terrace Apartments, located at 1921 Bowater Drive in Kingsport. Responding Officers located a 19 year old black male victim with a life-threatening stab wound. He was transported to an area medical facility for emergency treatment and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
The resultant investigation revealed that the victim was stabbed during a physical altercation by Darius D. Woodbury, who then fled the scene prior to police arrival. Detectives obtained a warrant charging Mr. Woodbury with Attempted Second Degree Murder. As a result of his involvement in this incident, he is also wanted on a separate warrant for Violation of Probation. As of the time of this release, Mr. Woodbury remains at large. He is a 24 year old black male adult, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Based on this current incident as well as past violent behavior, he should be considered armed and dangerous. A photograph of Mr. Woodbury is attached. Anyone who knows his current whereabouts is asked to promptly 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 |
WANTED SUSPECT INFORMATION/ARMED AND DANGEROUS | |
Name | Darius D. Woodbury |
Age | Date of Birth 8/23/1994
24 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/Black |
Height/
Weight |
6 Feet
200 Pounds |
Hair/
Eyes |
Black Hair/
Brown Eyes |
Residency | 1741 McGee Street
Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Attempted Second Degree Murder
2) Violation of Probation |
VICTIM INFORMATION | |
Name | Not Released |
Age | 19 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/Black |
Residency | Not Released |
Injuries | Life-Threatening Stab Wound |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |