Police Chief’s son sought in shooting of 2 officers, manhunt underway.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
10:18 AM – Sunday, October 22, 2023
Tennessee police are on the hunt for the son of a Nashville police chief, who is suspected of shooting two officers.
Authorities held a press conference on Sunday announcing the manhunt for 38-year-old John C. Drake Jr., who is the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake. He is wanted in connection to the shooting of two police officers outside a Dollar General store.
La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews stated that the officers, Ashely Boleyjack and Gregory Kern, were investigating a stolen vehicle in southwest Nashville on Saturday when they were shot by the suspect during an arrest attempt.
Reportedly, Drake issued a statement confirming that the suspect on the run is his son, describing him as a convicted felon who has engaged in years of criminal activity.
“He now needs to be found and held accountable for his actions today. I hope that anyone who sees him or has information about him will contact law enforcement immediately,” Drake said.
According to City of La Vergne spokeswoman Anne Smith, approximately a dozen law enforcement agencies are involved in the manhunt for Drake Jr.
Following the shooting, La Vergne police issued a shelter-in-place order for municipal residents. The order was later lifted as the search for Drake continues.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that a statewide alert has been issued for Drake Jr., who is wanted on two counts of attempted first-degree murder. The bureau provided a description of Drake Jr., urging the public to be vigilant and report any sightings.
Smith reported that Boleyjack has been released from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, while Kern was kept overnight for observation and is in stable condition.
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Tennessee Police on the Hunt for Suspect Son of Nashville Police Chief in Connection to Shooting of Two Officers
Tennessee police are currently conducting a manhunt for 38-year-old John C. Drake Jr., who is suspected of shooting two police officers. Drake Jr. is the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake and is wanted in connection to the shooting that occurred outside a Dollar General store.
The incident took place on Saturday when officers Ashely Boleyjack and Gregory Kern were investigating a stolen vehicle in southwest Nashville. During an attempted arrest, the suspect shot both officers. La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews provided details surrounding the incident, stating that the suspect is a convicted felon with a history of criminal activity.
Following the shooting, Chief John Drake confirmed in a statement that the suspect on the run is his son. Drake emphasized the need to hold him accountable for his actions and urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately.
The manhunt for Drake Jr. involves approximately a dozen law enforcement agencies. In response to the incident, La Vergne police issued a shelter-in-place order for municipal residents, which has been lifted as the search for the suspect continues.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide alert for Drake Jr., who is wanted on two counts of attempted first-degree murder. A description of Drake Jr. has been provided, urging the public to be vigilant and report any sightings.
Drake Jr. is described as 38 years old, 5’11” tall, weighing 195 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in LaVergne in the area of Stones River Road near Lake Forest Drive, wearing a black t-shirt with a hockey mask graphic.
One of the injured officers, Boleyjack, has been released from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, while Kern remains in stable condition after being kept overnight for observation.
The search for Drake Jr. is ongoing, and authorities are urging the public to stay informed and report any relevant information. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation can be contacted at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
In conclusion, the shooting of two police officers in Tennessee has sparked a manhunt for John C. Drake Jr., the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake. The public’s cooperation and vigilance are crucial in helping law enforcement apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
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