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Tennessee police are on the hunt for the “estranged” adult son of Nashville’s well-regarded police chief.<\/a> The son, who has a lengthy rap sheet and a long criminal history, is now accused of shooting two suburban officers as they investigated a stolen car Saturday.<\/p>\n

Both La Vergne officers, identified as Ashely Boleyjack and Gregory Kern, were hospitalized in stable condition as authorities seek John C. Drake Jr., the 38-year-old son of Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake.<\/p>\n

His whereabouts remain unclear, but local authorities lifted a shelter-in-place order in La Vergne, about 20 miles southeast of Nashville, early Monday.<\/p>\n

Drake Jr. is accused of pulling a gun out during a “struggle” with the officers around 2:30 p.m. outside a Dollar General store in La Vergne. Then, police allege, he shot them both \u2013 one in the back, and the other multiple times.<\/p>\n

SON OF NASHVILLE POLICE CHIEF SOUGHT IN SHOOTING OF 2 TENNESSEE OFFICERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Despite my efforts and guidance in the early and teenage years, my son, John Drake Jr., now 38 years old, resorted to years of criminal activity and is a convicted felon,” the elder Drake said in a statement. “He has not been a part of my life for quite some time. He now needs to be found and held accountable for his actions today. I hope that anyone who sees him or has information about him will contact law enforcement immediately.”<\/p>\n

The manhunt<\/a> entered its second day Monday.<\/p>\n

Drake Jr. is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, with a muscular build, facial hair and dreadlocks. He was wearing a black T-shirt with a white hockey mask emblem on the front and gray pants. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous and was last seen traveling northbound on Stones River Road.<\/p>\n

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La Vergne police told Lake Forest residents to stay inside and lock their doors until early Monday morning.<\/p>\n

“There is no immediate threat to the public,” the department said in a statement posted to Facebook at 12:17 a.m. “We are continuing our search efforts but ask everyone to remain vigilant. If you see something, say something.”<\/p>\n

Drake Jr.’s criminal record includes dozens of prior arrests stretching back to 2005, according to WSMV-TV<\/a>, a local news station.<\/p>\n

An 18-page rap sheet shows he was convicted<\/a> of rape in 2009 and three more sex offenses over the past decade, court records show.<\/p>\n

He has also been charged with domestic violence, assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and evading arrest. On multiple occasions, he’s been arrested on violations of the state’s sex offender registry.<\/p>\n

“My heart goes out to Chief Drake, his family, and the two wounded La Vergne police officers. I know that despite our best efforts \u2013 including in their early years \u2013 we can\u2019t be responsible for the choices of family members,” Nashville Mayor Freddie O\u2019Connell said in a statement. “I support Chief Drake and stand by him at this difficult time. “<\/p>\n

Anyone who sees Drake or anything suspicious is asked to call police.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At least one of the wounded officers has been released from the hospital, according to authorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Fox News’ Brie Stimson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/manhunt-nashville-police-chiefs-estranged-ex-con-son-wanted-double-cop-shooting <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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