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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The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated.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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KPD Investigating Death of Woman from Firearm Discharge at West Knoxville Apartment 
The Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a firearm that was discharged in a neighboring apartment on Saturday night. At around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, KPD officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on Saint Franci ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Feb 05, 2024 at 4:25 PM
  
KPD Investigating Armed Carjacking Near UT Campus 
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking that happened early Monday morning and was the subject of a UT campus alert. At around 3:20 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, KPD officers were dispatched to the area of 14th Street and Laurel Avenue. The victim, a 19-year-old w ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Feb 05, 2024 at 10:07 AM
  
KPD Investigating Carjacking of U.S. Postal Service Carrier 
UPDATE (Monday, December 11, 2023): Tireless investigation led by KPD Violent Crime detectives resulted in the identification of Kemian Strawder, 18 of Knoxville, as a suspect in connection to the December 6th armed carjacking of a U.S. Postal Service driver on Dandridge Avenue. Juvenile petitions a ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Dec 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM
  
Shots Fired Incident at West Knoxville Home 
The Knoxville Police Department Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Saturday morning. At around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, a KPD officer responded to a home in the 6800 block of Pemmbrooke Shire Lane. The officer responded to that ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Dec 02, 2023 at 9:29 AM
  
Internal Investigation Into In-Custody Death of Lisa Edwards Completed 
The Knoxville Police Department has completed its internal investigation into the in-custody death Lisa Edwards, who became unresponsive in a police cruiser while being transported to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on February 5, 2023. Edwards died at the hospital on February 6.  The inve ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Nov 15, 2023 at 8:18 AM
  
Five Arrested Following Search Warrant at Minnesota Avenue Home  
Five individuals were arrested after Knoxville Police Department personnel conducted a search warrant at a home in the 1500 block of Minnesota Avenue on Thursday.  On Thursday, September 7, 2023, KPD Organized Crime Unit detectives executed the search warrant, which was obtained as a result of on ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 08, 2023 at 1:57 PM
  
Four Arrested Following Organized Crime Unit Operation in Marble City Area 
Four individuals were arrested last Thursday, August 10, following a KPD Organized Crime Unit operation that stemmed in part from numerous complaints of suspected drug sales in the Marble City area.  After investigation by the Organized Crime Unit, Asa Hobbs, 60 of Knoxville, was charged with sal ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 14, 2023 at 12:20 PM
  
KPD Investigating Stabbing and Carjacking That Led to Sevier County Pursuit 
The Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the stabbing and carjacking that preceded the arrest of a man in Sevier County early Monday morning. Based on the investigation so far, it is believed that the following occurred. In the early morning hours of Mon ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 07, 2023 at 12:49 PM
  
Update on Body Found at Third Creek Greenway Park 
Knoxville Police Department detectives are continuing their investigation into the body that was found in the creek in Third Creek Greenway Park on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  The discovery of the body was reported by a passerby walking on the greenway at around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night.  Bas ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jul 17, 2023 at 4:08 PM
  
Homicide Investigation Underway After Gunshot Victim Located in Montgomery Village (June 22, 2023) 
UPDATE: June 23, 2023, 11 a.m. The victim from the shooting that happened early Thursday morning in the 1100 block of Daylily Drive has been identified as Jamarion Chambers, 18 of Knoxville.    Based on investigation conducted so far by Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives, it ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Jun 23, 2023 at 11:05 AM
  
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