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Authorities have disclosed new information regarding the Tennessee man suspected to be involved in a brutal quadruple murder after a baby was discovered abandoned on the front lawn of a residence earlier this week.
A manhunt is currently underway for 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, who allegedly murdered James M. Wilson, 21, Adrianna Williams, 20, Cortney Rose, 38, and Braydon Williams, 15, according to the Dyer County Police Department.
The four victims were found on Tuesday in Tiptonville, Tennessee, approximately 125 miles from Memphis.
“It was a targeted attack,” explained Danny Goodman Jr., attorney general for the 29th Judicial District of Tennessee, on “Fox & Friends” on Friday. “We don’t believe there is a need for the community to be alarmed, as it wasn’t a random act.”
Police identified Austin Drummond as the perpetrator. (Dyer County Sheriff’s Office)
Goodman revealed that the four victims were relatives of Drummond’s current girlfriend. Rose and Adrianna are half-sisters, and Braydon and Cortney are the nephew and niece of Williams.
The murders have been connected to the discovery of an infant found in a car seat on the lawn of a residence, after a bystander spotted the child and alerted 911.
“The report came in on [Tuesday] about the baby being left on the side of the road,” Goodman stated. “Upon receiving that report, our immediate focus was to locate the child’s parents.”
Austin Drummond in a previous prison booking photo. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)
Officials posted a picture of the infant on Facebook, which led to the identification of the parents and the discovery of the victims’ bodies.
The baby is related to all four victims, according to FOX 13.
Drummond was previously convicted of an armed robbery at age 17, according to Goodman. Despite having pending attempted murder charges from his time in prison, Drummond was released.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is pursuing “various leads” as they continue the search for the alleged murderer, as per Goodman.
Authorities are seeking Austin Drummond for the murder of four members of his girlfriend’s family in Tennessee. (U.S. Marshals Service)
Austin Drummond is believed to be driving a 2016 Audi A3. (Dyer County Sheriff’s Office)
“We have compelling evidence confirming this individual’s presence at the crime scene,” stated Goodman.
Drummond is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, four counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of possessing a firearm during a dangerous felony.
“This is a profoundly tragic day for our community,” expressed Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box. “We are dedicated to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice is served.”
Local authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant for Drummond, who is considered “armed and dangerous.” Drummond is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a goatee. He is believed to be driving a 2016 Audi A3 with Tennessee license plate RI 01896, and damage to the driver’s side.
TBI and the Dyer County Police Department did not respond immediately to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
Anyone with information about Drummond’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Dyer County Police Department at (731)-285-2802 or 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes contributed to this report.
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