WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A man charged with attempted second-degree murder in 2021 was arrested after an alleged domestic assault on Sunday in Washington County, Tennessee.

According to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies responded to a domestic assault call in the 900 block of Bowmantown Road.

Upon arrival, deputies reportedly saw Christopher Spears, 43, walking towards the home with a black object in his hand and a juvenile following him.

Close

Thanks for signing up!

Watch for us in your inbox.

Subscribe Now

Crime Watch

The WCSO stated that due to the severity of the call and Spears being charged with attempted second-degree murder in 2021, deputies gave commands for him to surrender.

Spears then allegedly ran inside the home. He reportedly came out before deputies reached the porch and was arrested.

“The victim and witnesses on scene said there was an argument in which Spears racked a blacked pistol and stated he was going to shoot the victim and then himself,” the WCSO said in the release.

He was charged with the following:

• Aggravated domestic assault

• Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon

• Resisting arrest

As of Tuesday, Spears is being held at the Washington County Detention Center without bond. He appeared in court on Monday.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather.