A fatal shooting in Johnson City, Tennessee, has left one person dead, and police are searching for 35-year-old King Miller, who investigators say fled the scene on foot. Miller remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous, according to the Johnson City Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Nathaniel Drive at approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday. When they arrived, they found a gunshot victim who needed immediate medical attention.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors were unable to save the person’s life. Police later confirmed that the victim had died from the shooting. Authorities have not released the victim’s name or additional information about the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Investigators identified Miller, a Johnson City resident, as the suspect. Police say he ran away from the scene on foot before officers could locate him. Despite efforts to find him, he had not been apprehended at the time of the police announcement.
Miller is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing between 120 and 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Police are urging residents to remain alert while officers work to locate him.
Authorities have issued several serious charges against Miller, including first-degree murder, aggravated child endangerment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is also wanted for allegedly manufacturing, delivering or selling Schedule VI controlled substances.
Police have not provided further details about what led to the shooting or whether the victim and suspect knew each other. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting, has information about what happened, or knows where Miller might be is urged to contact the Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 423-434-6166.
The shooting happened on Nathaniel Drive in Johnson City, within the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee. Police have not released the exact address of the scene.