JOHNSON CITY POLICE ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IDENTIFYING WHO SHOT FIREWORKS AT OFFICERS

The Johnson City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying who shot fireworks at officers. The JCPD reports that officers were participating in a community relations event that was aimed at reducing fireworks and other explosive devices being set off in the West Davis Park area over the July 4th weekend. While conducting patrols in the area several large mortar type explosive devices were intentionally thrown and launched at the officers and their vehicles. JCPD reports that officers received minor injuries and department vehicles were damaged over the course of the two-day event. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 423-434-6166. 

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