Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting

The Morristown Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in Morristown early Saturday morning.

Police are asking anyone that may have come into contact with the pictured vehicle, a white 2005 Pontiac Vibe, Friday night into Saturday morning to contact investigators immediately. This vehicle was stolen in west Hamblen County late Friday night. The vehicle was found abandoned shortly after the incident.

Surveillance video in the area also captures the vehicle approaching a subject who was walking near the Sunoco gas station in Buffalo Trail at approximately 12:35 am Saturday morning. The individual, pictured in the attached screen shot, is not suspected of any wrongdoing, investigators are asking him to come forward to give any information he may have about the vehicle and occupants.

This shooting left 26-year-old Julio Torres dead in his vehicle outside his residence at Five Point Mobile Home Park.

Police continue to ask that anyone with home or business surveillance systems in the area check their footage for this vehicle or any suspicious persons and report it to police.

Any information may be helpful in this investigation and all tips will be followed up on. Information can be reported anonymously anytime at 423-585-1833 or you may call our dispatch center 24/7 at 423-585-2701.

NEWS UPDATE :

The Morristown Police Department has charged two individuals with the murder of Julio Toledo and the attempted murder of his co-worker which occurred early last Saturday morning at Five Point Mobile Home Park.

Jonathan Ditullio, 19, of West 1st North Street in Morristown has been charged with one count of First-Degree Murder, one count of Attempted First-Degree Murder, and Especially Aggravated Robbery. Another male has also been charged with these crimes though his name is not being released as he was a juvenile at the time of the murder but has since turned 18.

MPD Chief Roger Overholt stated, “We extend our sympathy to the victims of this senseless act and their families. I am proud of the work the men and woman of the MPD have put in day and night since this violent crime occurred. We also greatly appreciate the assistance we have received from the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Department.”