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The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day. Check here for media releases and alerts.
For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or
serland@knoxvilletn.gov
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October 2020 - Posts
Caelan Greenfield, 22, Charged with First Degree Murder Following Overnight Shooting
On Friday, October 23, 2020 at around 12:30 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 7900 block of Gleason Drive in reference to a shooting call. The suspect, later identified as Caelan Greenfield (DOB 11/7/97) of Knoxville, Tennessee, called 9-1-1 to report that he had shot his g ...
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On Oct 23, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Two Suspects Arrested and Charged in Ben Hur Double Homicide
On Friday, October 16, 2020 at around 11 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers took a 17-year-old male into custody in the 800 block of Graves Street. The defendant, who is not being identified due to his juvenile status, is charged with two counts of first degree murder and two counts of attem ...
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On Oct 20, 2020 at 9:35 PM
Suspect Identified from Central Avenue Pike Shooting
Knoxville Police Department investigators have obtained warrants for the arrest of Johnathan Davis, 19, of Knoxville, Tennessee for the first degree murder and attempted second degree murder stemming from the shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn located at 5334 Central Avenue Pike on October 1 ...
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On Oct 20, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Blackstock Avenue
On Friday, October 16, 2020 at about 12:15 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at Blackstock Avenue near Hannah Avenue. The male driver, who was the only occupant of the motorcycle, was pronounced deceased at the scene by AMR. Followi ...
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On Oct 16, 2020 at 6:02 AM
Fatal shooting - 5300 block of Central Avenue Pike
Victim Identified from Red Roof Inn Shooting The victim of the fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Red Roof Inn located at 5334 Central Avenue Pike has been identified as John Townsend (DOB 4/30/62) of Knoxville, Tennessee. The second victim remains in critical conditi ...
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On Oct 14, 2020 at 10:49 AM
Shooting near 1900 block of Texas Avenue
Victim Identified from North Knoxville Shooting (October 12, 2020, 5:25 p.m.) The victim from the shooting that occurred on Monday, October 12, 2020 near the 1900 block of Texas Avenue has been identified as Demario Lowery (DOB 9/9/94) of Detroit, Michigan. There are no suspects in custody and th ...
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On Oct 12, 2020 at 5:25 PM
Shooting at Hembree and MLK Jr. Avenue
On Friday, October 9, 2020 at around 1:40 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the area of Hembree Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue after a male victim reported that he had been shot. Upon arrival, officers observed a male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the c ...
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On Oct 09, 2020 at 11:23 AM
William Large, 27, Arrested For Felony Theft on N. Broadway
On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at around 12:15 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 3400 block of N. Broadway in reference to a male inside of the fenced in area of Cherokee Auto Sales laying in a vehicle with the hood up. Officers arrived on scene and located the male subject ...
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On Oct 07, 2020 at 12:39 PM
$5,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Identification, Arrest and Conviction of Attempted
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the individuals involved in the attempted carjacking and shooting that occurred on September 11, 2020 at 1305 N. Central Street. On Friday, September 11, 2020 ...
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On Oct 06, 2020 at 4:04 PM
KPD Officers Apprehend Attempted Robbery Suspect in Downtown Knoxville Saturday Night
On Saturday, October 3, 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to an attempted robbery in the 400 block of Gay Street. The victim, who works for Sky Box Sports Bar & Grill, stated that he was taking the trash out the back door into Strong Alley when he was a ...
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On Oct 05, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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