JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Death Investigation DATE: 5/19/14 TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Don Shepard APPROVED BY: Lt. Steve Sherfey
On 5/17/14, Investigators of the Johnson City Police Department were called to 408 E. Watauga Ave., Apt 7, after members of the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a fire at the apartment building. After the fire was suppressed, members of the Johnson City Fire Department located the body of Gilbert King. Investigators learned that King was the sole occupant of the residence and were able to identify him as the victim. The investigation into the cause of the death is ongoing and his body has been sent to Bill Jenkins Forensic Pathology for autopsy. The cause of the fire is unknown and will remain under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshall’s office.
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