Maryville, TN — Authorities are investigating the deaths of two individuals who were found inside an apartment in the Colonial Heights section of Kingsport on Tuesday. Mikayla Sandusky, 25, of Oak Ridge, and Dillion Prater, 27, of Gray, were discovered dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a residence on Tiffany Court.
According to the Kingsport Police Department, officers responded to the scene following a welfare check and found both victims inside the dwelling. A firearm was recovered from the location and has been taken into evidence for further investigation.
At this time, the case is still being treated as active. Police officials have stated that initial findings suggest the shooting was an isolated incident, and there is no immediate threat to the public.
The identities of the victims have been confirmed by local authorities, and next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing, with police working to piece together the events leading up to the tragic deaths.
No further details have been released at this time as authorities continue their work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Kingsport Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
As the investigation progresses, more updates are expected to be released.
