Two Men Charged in October Exchange of Gunfire on Hickory Hollow Terrace

Two convicted felons allegedly involved in an October 14th exchange of gunfire during an apparent drug-deal gone bad in the 800 block of Hickory Hollow Terrace are now both jailed.

Calvin Howse Jr., 22, reportedly met Terrance Martin, 24, to buy marijuana from Martin. The two got into an altercation which led to an exchange of gunfire. Howse was shot in the mouth and hospitalized. Martin fled the scene and warrants were taken out for his arrest.

TITANS detectives on Tuesday located Martin at the Mapco at 765 Bell Road where he was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Paul Cowling, 22. Martin was taken into custody. Cowling attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. Officers also saw Cowling discard a firearm which was recovered. Martin was also in possession of a pistol at the time of his arrest. More than 200 grams of marijuana were recovered from the vehicle.

Martin is charged with attempted criminal homicide, two counts of felon in possession of a gun, felony drug possession, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and violating his bond release on domestic violence charges. He remains jailed on $278,000 bond.

Cowling is charged with felon in possession of a firearm, felony drug possession, and gun possession during the commission of a dangerous felony. His bond was set at $20,000.

Howse was arrested upon his discharge from the hospital this week and is charged with felon in possession of a gun, felony marijuana possession, and gun possession during the commission of a dangerous felony. He remains jailed on $80,000 bond.