A Calhoun, Ga., man charged in the abduction and killing of his estranged girlfriend was released from a Chattanooga hospital today and taken to the Gordon County Jail.
Paul Buchannon, 39, was taken from Erlanger hospital and placed on high security in the jail, Chief Deputy Robert Paris said.
Buchannon has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with the July 29 death of Christy McKnight, 40, who was found dead on railroad tracks several miles from her home.
McKnight’s son and nephew were shot at McKnight’s home before she was abducted, Chief Paris said. McKnight’s son, Dustin Henderson, 17, and nephew, Cody Adams, 19, were taken to a hospital, but Chief Paris would not comment on their condition.
A police dog found Buchannon in the woods near Hill City late on July 29, and two officers shot at him when he reportedly would not lower his weapon.
He was hospitalized in critical condition and released today.
For complete details, see tomorrow’s Chattanooga Times Free Press.