Tennessee Manhunt Ends With Suspect Captured After Quadruple Murder

Austin Robert Drummond, 28, was captured by U.S. Marshals after a weeklong manhunt in Jackson, Tennessee, following his alleged involvement in the targeted killing of four family members and the kidnapping of a baby. The victims—Matthew Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams—were found dead with gunshot wounds near Tiptonville, while the infant was abandoned about 40 miles away and later found safe. Drummond, a convicted felon out on bond for attempted murder, was armed and wearing camouflage when captured, prompting a shelter-in-place order during the search. Authorities have charged him with four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and weapons offenses, while three associates were arrested for assisting him after the murders. Surveillance footage showed Drummond attempting to enter a building carrying a rifle shortly before his arrest, and investigators believe the killings were targeted, possibly linked to Drummond's past relationship with a family member of the victims. The case highlights ongoing concerns about targeted violence and public safety in communities.