In Sullivan County, Tennessee, law enforcement took swift action on Wednesday when a stabbing incident prompted an immediate response from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Officers were alerted to a disturbance at a residence on Marietta Street, located in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Kingsport, around 3:45 p.m.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male victim suffering from a stab wound. The suspect had reportedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a search in the surrounding area.