Rowdy Yates, 44, was shot and killed after an argument at a camper on Eaton’s Private Drive in the Highway 421 area of Sullivan County. The shooting occurred July 8, 2017, in Bristol, Tennessee. The person identified as responsible, Johnny Royston Jr., fled and was the subject of a multi-day manhunt before being taken into custody. The camper where the shooting happened is described as Royston’s and the incident began with an altercation that escalated to gunfire.

What details about that night, the dispute, or the people involved might help fill gaps in the timeline or explain how the argument turned deadly? If anyone knew Rowdy Yates or was in the Highway 421 area that day, please share what you remember.