The Jackson Police Department has located the vehicle driven by Austin Drummond, a 28-year-old suspected quadruple murderer, and is actively searching for the man believed to have killed four people in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Drummond is wanted for the murders of James M. Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams, whose identities were confirmed in a recent press conference. The Tennessee District Attorney, Danny Goodman, stated that the incident was a targeted attack, with the victims identified as family members of Drummond’s current girlfriend. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and lock their doors as Drummond is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
As the manhunt continues, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has charged Drummond with four counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and weapons offenses. A reward of $15,000 is now being offered for his arrest. The nature of the alleged killings is still under investigation, though the TBI has obtained warrants for Drummond’s arrest, indicating the seriousness of the charges. During a press conference, Goodman revealed that Drummond was out on bond following an incident in December 2024, where he was accused of attempting to kill someone in prison. This further emphasizes the severity of his criminal history and the potential threat he poses to the community.
Drummond’s past is marked by a string of violent offenses, including a robbery and threatening behavior. At the age of 16, he was tried as an adult for robbing a convenience store in Jackson, Tennessee, where he pointed a pistol at the store worker and took $44 in cash. He later admitted to being on Xanax at the time of the robbery and claimed the gun was a BB gun. Despite these convictions, Drummond was given a combined 13-year sentence, which ended in September 2024, and he was released on bond. However, the recent murders have reignited concerns about his potential for violence, especially given his history of aggressive behavior and gang-related activities. Authorities are now on high alert, urging the public to cooperate in the search for Drummond, who is still at large and potentially dangerous.