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April 2020 - Posts

Shooting investigation at 3500 block of Lilac

On Friday, April 10 at about 8 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting with a victim at the 3500 block of Lilac Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot to the legs. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 13, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Current COVID-19 Updates & Spring Cleaning 2020

With the warmer weather and many of us at home, now is a great time to think about Spring cleaning! If you find yourselves cleaning out closets and pruning bushes, please keep these current COVID-19 ... more»

Posted by Guest On Apr 09, 2020 at 11:37 PM

KPD seeking public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway, Kya Nelson

UPDATE (April 9, 2020, 6:48 pm): Kya Nelson has been located and returned to her family. ------------------------- The Knoxville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway Kya Nelson, who was last seen at her residence on Knotty Oak Way on March 26. N ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 09, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Scam warnings for COVID-19 economic impact payments

With the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) preparing for the distribution of the COVID-19 economic impact payments, it is anticipated that criminals will attempt to use that to exploit, scam and de-fraud citizens. The Knoxville Police Department is providing the following reminders for citizens to reco ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 09, 2020 at 2:42 PM

April 7, 2020 Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Newsletter Available

The Office of Neighborhoods publishes an almost-weekly newsletter, Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory, which covers news of interest to Knoxville's resident-led, resident-controlled neighborhood organiza ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Apr 07, 2020 at 3:22 PM

KPD investigation crash and shooting on MLK Jr. Avenue

UPDATE (April 6, 2020, 12:15 p.m.) The victim from Saturday night’s fatal shooting and crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue has been identified as 32-year-old Markedra Houston. Upon further investigation, the shooting is believed to be the result of a confrontation that occurred at a nearby re ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 06, 2020 at 1:51 PM

Contractor Crews Carry Work Into April

As demolition and site preparation on the former St. Mary's Hospital campus in North Knoxville move into April, the City's $46.5 million investment in a Public Safety Complex and adjoining space for p ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Apr 05, 2020 at 8:58 PM

PUBLIC AWARENESS MESSAGE FOR MOTORISTS IN TENNESSEE

A public awareness message for motorists in Tennessee: State, county and local law enforcement officers will not pull you over for the sole purpose of determining if you have legal reason to be out of your residence, are employed by an essential business or engaged in essential activity. KPD off ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 02, 2020 at 12:37 PM

KPD responds to shooting with victim on E. Magnolia Avenue

At 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, KPD officers were dispatched to E. Magnolia Avenue near N. Kyle Street for a shooting. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a male gunshot victim suffering from serious injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening at this time. The victim was tran ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 01, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Statement on Enforcement of Mayor Kincannon’s Executive Order

Mayor Kincannon’s Executive Order, in support of the Knox County Health Department’s Safer at Home Order, directs and authorizes the KPD and other City regulatory authorities to take immediate action in collaboration with KCHD to enforce the mandates of the Order by seeking compliance or issuing cit ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 01, 2020 at 12:54 PM

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