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Investigation Underway After Officers Shot at in Western Heights Area

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after two KPD officers were shot at late Thursday night.

At around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, two KPD officers were conducting patrols in full uniform in an unmarked police vehicle in the Western Heights area. Officers were near the intersection of Beaumont Avenue and McSpadden Street inside of the police vehicle when they were fired upon by a subject in of a maroon vehicle. Multiple shots were fired at the officers, who were thankfully not struck by the gunfire.

The suspect was described as a heavy-set Black male with dreads. Efforts remain ongoing to identify and locate the person or persons involved in the shooting.

“It is incredibly fortunate and only by the grace of God that one of our officers was not injured or killed last night,” Chief of Police Paul Noel said. “This act of extreme, unprompted violence and complete disregard for human life won’t be tolerated. We will deploy all of our resources to find those responsible for this and bring them to justice.”

Anyone with information concerning the person or persons involved is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

Posted by serland On 18 August, 2023 at 9:22 AM