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Suspect Wanted in Deaths of Four People in Lake County

Austin Robert Drummond (DOB 8/31/96)

TBI Agents obtained warrants for Austin Robert Drummond (DOB 8/31/96), charging him with four counts of First Degree Murder, one count of Aggravated Kidnapping, four counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and one count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony. At this time, Drummond remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Austin Robert Drummond is 5’10”, 190 lbs., with brown hair, blue eyes, and a goatee. His appearance may have been altered.

The 29-year-old is believed to be driving a 2016 Audi A3 with Tennessee plate: RI 01896. The vehicle has damage to the driver’s side.

At the request of 29th District Attorney General Danny Goodman, TBI special agents, began investigating the crime that occurred Tuesday along Carrington Road in Tiptonville.

The deceased have been identified as:

  • James M. Wilson, 21
  • Adrianna Williams, 20
  • Cortney Rose, 38
  • Braydon Williams, 15

Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is asked to call (731) 415-7962, (731) 333-0811, or (800) TBI-FIND.


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