The Silence of Gunshots: Kingsport Mourns Johnathon Reed

A Life Ended on the Street: The Gunfire That Shook Kingsport

The community of Kingsport, Tennessee, is reeling from the violence that claimed the life of 37-year-old Johnathon Reed. Found deceased on Sky South Road in the early morning hours of Monday, November 10, 2025, Johnathon’s death was a brutal and shocking homicide resulting from gunshots. The scene was chaotic—police rushed to the address after a 9-1-1 call about an individual lying on the ground. The abrupt, violent end to Johnathon’s life has shocked the city, transforming a familiar residential street into an active crime scene and ripping a loved one from his family. The tragic reality that a life can be so cruelly and finally extinguished by gunfire in one’s own neighborhood is a terrifying and heartbreaking realization that demands justice.

Justice Sought: Two Arrested in Connection

In a swift and necessary response to the homicide, Kingsport Police Detectives quickly identified and located two persons of interest, leading to the arrests of Krysten Atkins and Tyler Holly. The gravity of the crime is reflected in the charges: Krysten Atkins was charged with the extremely serious offense of 1st Degree Murder, and Tyler Holly was charged with Accessory after the Fact to 1st Degree Murder. The community’s relief that arrests have been made is tempered by the profound sorrow of the crime itself. This development represents the first painful step toward justice for Johnathon Reed and his family, ensuring that those allegedly responsible for this terrible act of violence are held accountable. The investigation continues, but the commitment to seeing justice served for Johnathon’s death is absolute.

More Than a Victim: A Community’s Loss

Johnathon Reed was tragically defined by the manner of his death, but his memory must be honored by the life he lived. At just 37, he was a man in the prime of his life, a valued member of the Kingsport community whose life was focused on family, friends, and personal pursuits. His untimely death is an irreplaceable loss, leaving a permanent void in the lives of those he loved. The community must now unite to support Johnathon’s grieving family, turning collective shock into compassionate action. His homicide serves as a desperate call to end the devastating cycles of violence, ensuring that Johnathon Reed’s memory inspires a commitment to peace and safety, allowing his loved ones to finally find solace and justice.