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KPD Officers Clear Regal Riviera after Responding to Alleged Bomb Threat

On Thursday, September 22, 2022 at around 9:20 p.m., KPD officers responded to an alleged bomb threat at the Regal Riviera on Gay Street. The initial calls were that a man had left a suitcase that possibly contained a bomb, which proved to be entirely false. Responding officers determined that a ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 23, 2022 at 8:50 AM

KPD Investigating Shooting on Kenner Avenue

At around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shooting at 2230 Kenner Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and found an 18-year-old man near the playground who had been shot. The victim was transported to UT Medical Center with serious injuries ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 21, 2022 at 11:36 AM

Area Agencies to Hold Active Shooter Training Exercise at West Town Mall on Sunday, September 25

Several area first response agencies will participate in a collaborative active shooter training exercise at the West Town Mall on Sunday, September 25. The Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville Fire Department, University of Tennessee Police Department, Rural Metro Fire, Knox County 9-1-1 and Amer ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 21, 2022 at 9:22 AM

KPD Investigating Deadly, Early-Morning Shooting on Wilson Avenue

Update on Fatal Wilson Avenue Shooting (September 19, 2022, 11 a.m.) The victim from the fatal shooting on Wilson Avenue has been identified as Samuel Whitfield, 38 of Knoxville. The investigation revealed that a car of undetermined make and model drove past the house at 2717 Wilson Avenue ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 19, 2022 at 10:58 AM

Four Juveniles Arrested with KCSO Assistance Following Armed Robbery on Forest Avenue

At around 4 a.m. this morning (September 18, 2022), Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 2200 block of Forest Avenue to investigate an armed robbery. Officers arrived on scene and met with the two male victims, who reported that they were robbed at gunpoint by multiple suspects. Fol ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 18, 2022 at 12:24 PM

Next Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Set for Tuesday, September 27

The Knoxville Police Department will host its next Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Tuesday, September 27 from 5-8 p.m. The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints, which are held at 917 E. Fifth Avenue, are a completely free-of-charge service offered by the KPD for parents, grandparents or other guardia ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 14, 2022 at 8:11 AM

Welcome, Neighbor! LMU Opens College of Dental Medicine, Clinic Next to City Public Safety Complex

Congratulations, and a hearty welcome, to Lincoln Memorial University's College of Dental Medicine and its CRET Center, geared to deliver low-cost community services throughout Appalachia. With sim ... more»

Posted by evreeland On Sep 08, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Community Engagement Response Team Arrests Wanted Felon William North

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) officers arrested 21-year-old William North, who was wanted on numerous outstanding felony warrants. At around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, CERT officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger that was leaving a p ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 08, 2022 at 9:08 AM

KPD Investigating Deadly Shooting on Washington Avenue

UPDATE: Victim Identified from Shooting on Washington Avenue (September 6, 2022, 12:35 p.m.) The victim from the shooting that occurred on Friday, September 2 on Washington Avenue was identified as a 17-year-old male. The victim’s name is being withheld due to his juvenile status. The invest ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 06, 2022 at 12:36 PM

Suspect Quickly Arrested and Charged Following Early-Morning Assault in Market Square

Knoxville Police Department officers have arrested and charged a man who allegedly randomly assaulted a woman who was jogging in downtown Knoxville on Tuesday morning. At just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, KPD officers responded to Market Square, where it was reported that a woman ... more»

Posted by serland On Sep 06, 2022 at 12:26 PM

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