JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Death Investigation | DATE: | 08/21/20 | TIME: | 5:30 a.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Sgt. David Hilton | APPROVED BY: | Captain Scott Jenkins | ||
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to the area of E. Oakland Ave. and Ninth Ave. in reference to an unresponsive man.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a 34 year old male on the ground. Bystanders rendered aid to the man until emergency crews arrived. The man was transported by EMS to the Johnson City Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Witnesses were interviewed and it was discovered that the man was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling on E. Oakland Ave. At this time, it appears that the man voluntarily exited the moving vehicle, causing his injuries.
The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin.
The Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to follow up on this case and seeks information regarding the incident. Anyone having information is requested to contact the Johnson City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (423) 434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at (423) 434-6158. To send a confidential tip, text 423JCPD and your tip to 847411 (TIP411) or send a tip to www.citizenobserver.com. You can also send messages via the Johnson City Police Department Website http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/police/cid/
Captain Scott Jenkins
Watch Commander - Platoon 4
Johnson City Police Department
City of Johnson City, Tennessee
423.434.6125 / 423.434.6153 / www.johnsoncitytn.org