A Johnson City man is wanted for first-degree murder after a deadly shooting on Nathaniel Drive, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has placed him on its Most Wanted list with a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest. King Miller Jr., 35, should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities say.
According to a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation alert, Miller is wanted by the Johnson City Police Department and the TBI for first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated child endangerment, possession of a firearm in commission of a dangerous felony, and possession with intent to manufacture, deliver or sell Schedule VI drugs. The alert lists Miller as a 35-year-old Black male standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, with brown eyes, black hair, and an NCIC number of W296250157.
The TBI poster lists Miller's weight as 122 pounds, while local station WCYB describes him as weighing between 120 and 130 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND, the same number listed on the alert.
What Happened on Nathaniel Drive
Johnson City officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Nathaniel Drive at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Nov. 13, according to the Elizabethton Star. Police said the victim died from injuries sustained in the shooting, and detectives identified the suspect as King Miller, 35, of Johnson City.
Investigators said the suspect fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. As of the report, police said Miller remained at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Reward Offered, Tip Line Open
The TBI says Miller has been added to its Most Wanted list, with a reward of up to $2,500 being offered for information leading to his arrest. The bureau's post lists the offenses included in the warrant but does not represent a determination of guilt.
Police are also asking anyone with information about the shooting or Miller's whereabouts to contact the Johnson City Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division at 423-434-6166, per the same Elizabethton Star report. Tipsters can alternatively reach the TBI through its statewide hotline listed on the Most Wanted alert.
