NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The son of Chief of Police John Drake, John Drake Jr., has been tragically found dead.
On Saturday, Oct. 21, two La Vergne Police officers were shot after stopping to investigate a potential stolen vehicle. One officer was struck in the shoulder, while the other was hit in the forearm and groin.
Thankfully, both officers have been identified and are now in stable condition. However, the suspect, John Drake Jr., remained at large until a three-day manhunt ultimately revealed that he had taken his own life on Tuesday night.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has indicated that initial findings suggest Drake Jr. died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
DEVELOPING: #MostWanted suspect John Drake, Jr. has died from what preliminarily appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. TBI special agents will investigate and await a full autopsy report. pic.twitter.com/ZdsHJs7ALB
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) October 25, 2023
This is a developing story. We will update as we receive more information.
For more of our previous reporting on John Drake, watch the videos below:
Police search for John Drake Jr., LaVergne Officers who were shot identified safe:
Police search for John Drake Jr.; La Vergne officers who were shot identified
John Drake’s mother asks Drake to ‘turn yourself in’:
John Drake Jr., your mother wants you to ‘do the right thing’ and turn yourself in.
Where is the search for John Drake Jr. focused now? Police don’t appear to be looking in La Vergne anymore:
Where is the search for John Drake Jr. focused now? Police don’t appear to be looking in La Vergne anymore
