A manhunt is underway in Johnson City, Tennessee, for 35-year-old King Miller following a deadly shooting that left one person dead Friday night. Police say Miller fled on foot after the shooting and remains at large. Authorities warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
The incident happened on Nathaniel Drive at approximately 9:45 p.m. Officers with the Johnson City Police Department rushed to the area after receiving a report of a shooting.
At the scene, officers found one person suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital for emergency treatment but later died. Police have not released the victim’s identity or disclosed further details about the shooting.
Following an investigation, authorities identified Miller, who is from Johnson City, as the suspect. Investigators say he left the scene on foot and has not been found. Police are now asking the public to help provide information that could lead to his arrest.
According to the police description, Miller is a Black male standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. He weighs between 120 and 130 pounds and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Anyone who spots someone matching his description is urged to exercise caution.
The charges against Miller include first-degree murder, aggravated child endangerment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is also wanted on a charge involving the manufacturing, delivery or sale of Schedule VI controlled substances.
The first-degree murder charge follows the death of the person who was shot on Nathaniel Drive. However, police have not publicly explained what triggered the shooting or provided details about the events leading up to it.
Investigators are continuing their search for Miller and want anyone with useful information to come forward. People who may know his whereabouts or have information about the shooting can contact the Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 423-434-6166.
The deadly shooting occurred on Nathaniel Drive in Johnson City, in northeastern Tennessee’s Tri-Cities region. The exact address where the shooting happened has not been released.