TENNESSEE — Bristol, Tennessee police have taken a suspect into custody following an alleged double homicide early Sunday. Officers were called to a reported shooting in the 100 block of Lilly Street shortly after midnight.
Police found three victims at the scene, two of whom were pronounced dead. The third victim was transported to a local hospital in “very critical” condition, according to Bristol Police Chief Matt Austin.
Witnesses identified 18-year-old Elijah Khalil Campbell of Bristol, Virginia, as the suspect. Chief Austin said the suspect, victims, and witnesses were acquaintances. Campbell later turned himself in to the Bristol, Virginia Police Department and remains in Virginia awaiting extradition to Tennessee.
The identities of the victims have not been released, though one victim has been confirmed by family as a 19-year-old man.
Campbell faces multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, especially aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence, and reckless endangerment into a habitation. Authorities said he is the sole suspect, and no others are being sought.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Nicholas Brooks at 423-989-5530 or nbrooks@bristoltn.org. Police said the investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
