JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Authorities in Johnson City are intensifying their search for Raekwon Grimes, a 25-year-old man who is the primary suspect in a shooting incident that occurred Sunday morning at a local Waffle House. This violent episode left one individual injured and has prompted the issuance of a warrant for Grimes’s arrest.

The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has charged Grimes with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon. Notably, Grimes is identified by a distinctive tattoo that reads “the world is yours” on the left side of his neck, aiding in his identification.

The incident unfolded around 4 a.m. when officers were called to the Waffle House on North State of Franklin Road. Upon their arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, sparking a police investigation and the ensuing manhunt.

The JCPD urges anyone with information regarding Grimes’s location to come forward. Individuals can contact the department directly at 423-434-6007 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 423-930-6535. To provide tips anonymously, people can also text 423JCPD followed by their message to 847411 (TIP411).

On Sunday, around 4 a.m., police responded to the Waffle House on North State of Franklin Road regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found one person with multiple gunshot wounds.