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Coverage dated October 21, 2023

Nashville police chief's son accused of shooting two officers

Headline from FOX 5 New York

Police identified the suspect as John C. Drake, Jr., the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    Nashville police chief's son accused of shooting two officers (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Police identified the suspect as John C. Drake, Jr., the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake.

  2. New York Post

    Nashville police chief calls for estranged son’s arrest after he shot two cops inside Dollar General (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “Despite my efforts and guidance in the early and teenage years, my son resorted to years of criminal activity and is a convicted felon,” Nashville Chief of Police John Drake said.

  3. NBC News

    Manhunt continues for Nashville police chief’s son suspected in shooting of 2 Tennessee officers (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Police identified the suspect as John C. Drake, Jr., 38, who is the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake.

  4. Forbes

    Who Is John Drake Jr.? What To Know About The Missing Nashville Police Chief's Son Accused Of Shooting Two Cops. (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The son of Nashville’s police chief has been on the run for almost 24 hours after allegedly shooting two officers in La Vergne.

  5. The Guardian

    Nashville police chief’s son is suspect in shooting of two officers outside store (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    John C Drake, 38, is estranged son of metro police chief; officers treated in hospital after incident in city of La Vergne

  6. AL.com

    Nashville police chief’s son wanted in shooting of 2 Tennessee officers outside Dollar General (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    John C. Drake, Jr., 38, is on the run after he was accused of wounding officers in La Vergne.

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