Weekend shooting incidents in the region under investigation

A couple of shootings in the region are being investigated. First, in Johnson City, two people were arrested following an alleged shooting early Sunday morning. 18 year old Morland Whitely, of Johnson City, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment and 18 year old Drake Blackburn, of Jonesborough, is charged with accessory after the fact. Two people suffered gunshot wounds. One person was treated at the scene and the other transported to a nearby hospital. The investigation remains ongoing. And a Saturday afternoon in the of Poga/Elk Mills section of Carter County has prompted authorities to investigate the circumstances of a shooting incident in that area.