Greene County Shooting Update

Back in February, police in Greene County responded to a home where two individuals had been shot. 30-year old Phillip Seay, was found by Greene County Deputies with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The second man was identified as 34-year old Ronald Hale. He suffered from a single gunshot wound and was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center. The Criminal Investigation Division arrived on the scene and that investigation has been ongoing. We have learned that Robert Hale has been charged with Phillip Seay’s murder. Hale is facing a charge of first degree murder and is currently being held in the Greene County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond. He is set to appear in court on April 1st. Greene County authorities are not releasing any further information about that case at this time.