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KPD News & Alerts

KPD News & Alerts Blog

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responds to a variety of events and calls for service each day.

For any questions, please contact KPD's Public Information Officer Scott Erland at 865-215-7210 or [email protected].

Click here to view KPD's current calls for service (updated every two hours).

The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated. Please visit KnoxvilleTNPolice.gov/News for current news, advisories and alerts.

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Suspect Captured from Deadly Middlebrook Shooting (February 5, 2024) 
The suspect from a deadly shooting that happened on Monday morning in West Knoxville was taken into custody after Knoxville Police Department officers quickly responded to the area. At around 5:45 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, KPD officers were dispatched to a shooting with a victim behind th ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Feb 05, 2024 at 8:52 AM
  
Detectives Investigating Shooting in Krutch Park (December 23, 2023) 
Investigation Continuing Into Krutch Park Shooting (December 24, 2023, 11:15 a.m.) Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting that happened on Saturday night in Krutch Park.   Multiple persons of interest have been identified in the course of the investig ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Dec 24, 2023 at 11:16 AM
  
KPD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in East Knoxville 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Sunday morning.   At around 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2023, a KPD officer was dispatched to the area of Lakeside Street and Ace Miller Way. It was reported that the occupant of a silver sedan ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Dec 24, 2023 at 10:07 AM
  
Suspect and Victim Identified from Deadly Lula Powell Drive Shooting 
Homicide Unit detectives have obtained warrants charging Jesse Bailey Jr., 28 of Knoxville, Tenn., with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, stemming from the shooting on Sunday morning at the Arbor Plac ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Dec 04, 2023 at 9:50 AM
  
Homicide Unit Investigating Deadly Shooting in Western Heights Area 
The Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Wednesday night in the Western Heights area.   At just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, KPD officers responded to the UT Medical Center in regards to a shooting victim. The victim, who ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Oct 05, 2023 at 7:51 AM
  
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 i ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM
  
Suspect in Custody and Charged from Shooting at Phyllis Wheatley Center 
A 14-year-old male has been charged in the shooting that happened earlier this morning inside of the Phyllis Wheatley Center. At just after 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the Phyllis Wheatley Center at 124 S. Cruze Street to investigate a ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jun 28, 2023 at 2:39 PM
  
Update on West Knoxville Murder Investigation (June 11, 2023) 
The original release inaccurately reported that the victim's name was Avila Anfernee. The release has since been updated to reflect that the victim's name is Anfernee Avila.  ---------------- Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances t ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jun 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
  
Deadly Shooting at West Parkway Home (February 22, 2023) 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Wednesday morning at a home on West Parkway.   At around 2:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, KPD officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of West Parkway. Responding officers found a man inside of ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Feb 22, 2023 at 3:46 PM
  
Deadly Shooting on Bradshaw Garden Road 
Update on Bradshaw Garden Road Investigation (January 19, 2023, 4 p.m.) Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes investigators are continuing to work active leads in the ongoing investigation into the shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 on Bradshaw Garden Road, which re ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jan 19, 2023 at 4:22 PM
  
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