KPD e-Press Release: Suspect's Identity Released in Attempted Murder Investigation
Suspect Information |
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Name | Michael D. Ford II |
Date of Birth/Age | 8/12/1975
38 Years of Age |
Race/Sex | White/Male |
Last Known Address | 304 Kincaid Street
Kingsport, TN |
Height | 6’1” |
Weight | Approximately 175 lbs. |
Build | Slim |
Hair | Red |
Eyes | Hazel |
Facial Hair | Goatee |
Weapon(s) Used | Knife |
Vehicle Information | Older model two door hatchback
Red in color |
General Narrative |
A suspect has been identified in the Holyoke Street attempted murder investigation.
As previously released, on September 1, 2013 at approximately 3:15 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to 1338 Holyoke Street in Kingsport in reference to a stabbing incident. A subsequent investigation by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division has revealed the following: The suspect, Michael D. Ford II, went to this residence and asked the victim, Carolyn Morris, to borrow some money for gas. Mr. Ford and Ms. Morris were acquaintances, so she invited him in and gave him a small amount of money. Mr. Ford became enraged by the small amount and demanded that Ms. Morris give him all of her money. Ms. Morris attempted to leave the residence; however, Mr. Ford closed the door and prevented her exit. When Ms. Morris attempted to escape through the rear of the house via the kitchen, Mr. Ford produced a knife and stabbed her several times in the neck and arm. Ms. Morris suffered from multiple lacerations and was transported to Holston Valley Medical Center Emergency Room for treatment. Michael D. Ford II is wanted by the Kingsport Police Department on the following charges: 1) Attempted First Degree Murder 2) Especially Aggravated Kidnapping 3) Especially Aggravated Robbery Mr. Ford was last known to reside with his mother at 304 Kincaid Street in Kingsport, and he is believed to drive an older model two-door hatchback that is red in color. This individual should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Mr. Ford is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. For additional information, please contact: Ptl. Thomas M. Patton K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit 423-229-9433 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov |
Releasing Officer | Ptl. Thomas M. Patton
K.P.D. Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit |