{"id":2075798,"date":"2023-10-22T12:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T16:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cops-shot-manhunt-for-police-chiefs-son-underway\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T12:50:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T16:50:34","slug":"cops-shot-manhunt-for-police-chiefs-son-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cops-shot-manhunt-for-police-chiefs-son-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Chief&#8217;s Son Sought After Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcops-shot-manhunt-for-police-chiefs-son-underway%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075798&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Manhunt \u2062Continues for Nashville \u2062Police Chief&#8217;s Son Suspected of Shooting 2 Tennessee Officers<\/h2>\n<p>Police in Tennessee are on a desperate search for the estranged son of Nashville&#8217;s police \u200dchief, who is \u2063the prime suspect in the \u200dshooting of two\u200d police officers in a neighboring city.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred\u2062 in La Vergne, a city located about 20 miles southeast of Nashville. Officers were investigating\u200b a stolen vehicle outside a Dollar General\u2064 store on Saturday\u200d afternoon\u200b when they encountered the \u2064man. A struggle ensued, and the man pulled out a handgun, shooting the officers, according to La Vergne Police Chief \u2062Christopher Moews.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect has been identified as John C. Drake Jr., 38, the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here is a picture of the Nashville police\u200d chief&#8217;s son. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gpePhRVBP3\">pic.twitter.com\/gpePhRVBP3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Troy (@gixxer1k2005) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gixxer1k2005\/status\/1715936577904349590?\">October 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One officer was shot twice, in the groin and right forearm, while the other officer was hit in the\u2063 rear left \u2063shoulder.\u200b Both \u200bwere\u2063 rushed to\u200b Vanderbilt University\u200d Medical Center \u2063in Nashville.<\/p>\n<p>The injured officers&#8217; identities have not been released, \u200dbut one of them was\u200b released from \u200dthe hospital on Saturday night. The other officer\u200c remains in stable condition and is being kept overnight for observation, according\u200d to Anne Smith, a spokeswoman for the city of La Vergne.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Chief \u200dJohn Drake confirmed that his son was \u200bthe suspect in the shooting. He revealed that he and his son had been estranged for many years with \u2063minimal contact. The younger Drake, a convicted \u2062felon, has a history of criminal activity,\u2063 the police chief said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Nashville police chief&#8217;s son is suspected in\u200d the shooting of two Tennessee officers. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Qydy6zMF93\">https:\/\/t.co\/Qydy6zMF93<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g23kyvpwsW\">pic.twitter.com\/g23kyvpwsW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Action \u200dNews 5 (@WMCActionNews5) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WMCActionNews5\/status\/1716092073395327016?\">October\u2063 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued \u200ca statewide alert for Drake, who is wanted on two\u2063 counts\u2064 of attempted first-degree murder. Multiple\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> are involved in the search.<\/p>\n<p>Following the shooting, La Vergne police initially \u200dissued a shelter-in-place order for residents, which was later \u200dlifted\u200c as the search for Drake continued.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Freddie O&#8217;Connell expressed his support for Chief Drake and extended his\u2064 sympathies \u2063to the wounded officers and \u2064their\u200c families.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My heart goes out to Chief Drake, his family, and the two wounded La Vergne police officers. I understand that we cannot be held responsible for the actions of our family members, and I stand by Chief\u2062 Drake during this\u2064 difficult time,&#8221; Mayor O&#8217;Connell said.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A \u2062Note from Our Staff:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>Did you know that 90 percent of advertisers will have\u2064 nothing to do with The Western Journal? The liberal elites have put us on one of their financial kill lists.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They did it because we&#8217;ve \u2064told the truth and spoken out against them for over a decade.\u2064 And since they couldn&#8217;t shut us up, now, they&#8217;re trying to starve\u200d us out.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We&#8217;re turning to you because, frankly, we \u200chave\u200d to have your \u2062help. 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If you value\u200c the work \u2063we\u200b do and want us to continue bringing you honest, independent news coverage,\u2063 please take a\u200b moment to consider making a small\u2062 contribution. Every dollar\u2064 helps.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>As the manhunt for John C. Drake Jr. continues, residents in Tennessee \u200bremain on edge.\u2062 The shooting of two police officers has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety of\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/update-washington-d-c-mayor-muriel-bowser-was-warned-but-refused-any-additional-help-before-january-6th-vote-on-stolen-election\/\" title=\"UPDATE: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Was Warned but Refused Any Additional Help Before January 6th Vote on Stolen Election\">law enforcement personnel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The incident serves as a reminder\u2062 of\u200d the risks that officers face daily in the line of duty. It also highlights the challenges that law\u200c enforcement agencies\u200b face when\u200d dealing with individuals who\u2062 have a history of criminal activity and pose a threat to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the \u200bfact that the suspect \u2063is the estranged\u200c son of Nashville&#8217;s police chief adds another layer of complexity and \u200bemotion to the situation. Chief \u200dJohn\u200b Drake&#8217;s statement acknowledging his son&#8217;s involvement in the shooting demonstrates the difficult position he finds himself in as both a law enforcement officer and a father.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies across the state are working together to locate and apprehend the suspect. The statewide alert issued\u200b by the \u2063Tennessee Bureau of Investigation ensures\u200b that \u2063the public is aware of the ongoing manhunt and can \u2062provide any relevant \u2062information\u2064 that may aid in the capture of John C.\u200d Drake Jr.<\/p>\n<p>While the search \u200cfor the suspect continues, it\u200b is important to recognize and support\u2064 the injured officers.\u200b Their dedication\u200c and bravery in the face\u200b of danger should not be overlooked. The community&#8217;s\u2064 well wishes \u2064and prayers for their full recovery\u2063 are essential during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u2062 also brings \u200bto light\u2062 the \u2063need for ongoing \u200bdialogue and support for law enforcement. The shooting serves as a stark reminder\u200d of \u2063the dangers officers face and \u200dthe importance of providing them with the resources and training necessary to protect\u2064 themselves and \u200cthe communities they serve.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dthe investigation unfolds and \u2064the manhunt continues, \u200bit\u200c is crucial that the community comes\u2062 together to support law \u200denforcement agencies and \u200densure that justice\u200c is served. The safety \u2062and well-being of both officers and residents depend on\u200b a united effort \u200bto bring\u200b the suspect to justice.<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of this challenging time, it is important to\u2063 remember \u2063the bravery\u200b and sacrifice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-investigating-voter-registration-group-run-by-democrat-raphael-warnock\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary Of State Investigating Voter Registration Group Run By Democrat Raphael Warnock\">law enforcement officers<\/a> who put their lives on the line every\u2064 day to protect and serve their\u2063 communities. The shooting of two Tennessee officers is a tragic reminder of the risks they willingly face, and \u2063it underscores the\u200b need for continued support and appreciation for those\u2064 who serve and protect.<\/p>\n<p>As the manhunt continues, \u2064the hope is that John C. Drake Jr. will be apprehended swiftly and\u200d brought to justice. It \u200dis a time for\u200b the community to come together and support law enforcement as they work \u200ctirelessly\u200d to ensure \u200bthe safety\u200c and security of all residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police in Tennessee are on the hunt for the estranged son of Nashville&#8217;s police chief. He is the prime suspect in the shooting of two officers in a nearby city. 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