Joshua Taylor Eaker
The HCSO Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an investigation into the shooting which took place Monday morning at the Mountain View Apartments at 2531 Cummings Highway.
The victim of the shooting was transported to an area hospital and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The victim’s name is not being released at this time.
The suspect, who left the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement, has been identified as Joshua Taylor Eaker, 28.
Information gained through the investigation indicates the victim was shot during an altercation involving Eaker and a former girlfriend.
Warrants for attempted murder and domestic assault have been obtained for Eaker's arrest.
Additional charges may result from the outcome of the investigation.
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The owner of the property said the incident "did not involve a tenant, no tenant was injured, no tenant was arrested, no tenant brandished a weapon and this matter did not involve drugs."
He said, "My understanding is this involves a tenant in very good standing who leases a studio apartment. As my home is also on this property, I have seen this individual in passing regularly for quite some time. He takes excellent care of his apartment and has given no cause for concern.
"As it was explained to me, this matter involved our tenant's girlfriend, her visiting siblings (a sister and brother), and the boyfriend of her (tenant's girlfriend's) sister.
"The boyfriend of the sister of our tenant's girlfriend was reported to me as the assailant.
"It was reported to me he became angry over a cellphone, made threats and shot the brother of our tenant's girlfriend in the abdomen.
"The boyfriend then fled.
"It was reported to me our tenant took immediate action to contact authorities for medical treatment of the brother and apply pressure to the wound.
"We do not know the mental state of the boyfriend, as I was told he made threats and said he 'was going to shoot someone' if his cell phone was not located.
"The apartment was searched and it was reported nothing of concern was found; this tenant keeps their property in good condition.
"It has been reported to me yet unconfirmed the victim is out of surgery and stable and we do not know if the assailant has been apprehended.
"We do know our tenant reportedly acted responsibly during this incident, was not in possession of anything improper and has not been cited."
Anyone having information about the whereabouts of Joshua Taylor Eaker is asked to call 423 209-7150 or 423 622-0022 and ask to speak with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office fugitive on-call detective.