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Three Arrested for Attempted Armed Robbery

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at approximately 10:23 p.m., KPD officers responded to the Family Dollar located at 1932 E. Magnolia Avenue for a robbery in progress. The caller advised that three male subjects were attempting to rob the store at gunpoint and demanding money from the safe. Office ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 07, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Fatal accident on Western Avenue

On Thursday, February 6 at approximately 2:14 p.m., KPD officers responded to a crash on Western Avenue at Ball Camp Pike involving two vehicles. The preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a car was traveling west on Western Avenue and hydroplaned, causing it to strike the side ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 07, 2020 at 9:25 AM

Death investigation underway

At around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, investigators with the KPD Violent Crimes Unit and Special Crimes Unit responded to the apartments at 1727 Kim Watt Drive, where the deceased body of a premature male baby was found inside of a residence. The incident is currently being investigated as ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 07, 2020 at 9:25 AM

Joint message from the Knoxville Emergency Management Agency (KEMA)

The City of Knoxville and Knox County have experienced significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, resulting in substantial flooding on the roadways and surrounding areas. Over 70 roads are currently closed, while over 20 water rescues have been completed in the city and county combined. All ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 06, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Robert Atkins arrested for 1st Degree Murder

At around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 West District patrol officers responded to the alley between Iredell Avenue and Pickett Avenue near Boyd Street, where 29-year-old Kaitlyne Warwick was found deceased from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the face. Violent Crimes Unit investi ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 05, 2020 at 9:38 AM

KPD investigating suspicious death/possible homicide

At around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, officers with the Knoxville Police Department responded to the alley between Iredell Avenue and Pickett Avenue near Boyd Street, where a deceased female was located. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and are in the early ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 04, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Update on Monday night shooting on James Agee Street

On Monday, February 3 at 6:54 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to an Attempted Aggravated Burglary at the 100 block of James Agee Street. The initial call stated that the victim had fired shots at two attempted burglars, who then fled north towards Grand Avenue. Officers arri ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 04, 2020 at 4:00 PM

February 4, 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 Feb 04, 2020 at 3:59 PM

KPD investigating Saturday morning shooting at Hillside Avenue

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3:04 a.m., KPD officers responded to the 2900 block of Hillside Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old victim who was transported to the UT Medical Center via AMR with serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threaten ... more»

Posted by tmcdonell On Feb 03, 2020 at 4:28 PM

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