Monday, November 15, 2004

Kingsport, Tennessee



From Bristol’s WCYB.com of November 15, 2004
Shooting



A Kingsport man is in the hospital tonight after police say he tried to rob a man.



The incident happened at the victim`s home on Packing-House Road.



Kingsport Detective John Blessing says 20-year old Chris Smith knocked on the man`s door around 7:00 this morning and asked to use the phone.



When the man let him in, police say Smith pulled a knife on the homeowner and demanded money and pain medication.



After lunging at the man, Blessing says the homeowner shot Smith in the stomach.



Smith is in fair condition and all charges in the case are pending.



The homeowner`s name has not been released.




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