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Homicide Unit Investigating E. Moody Avenue Deadly Stabbing, Suspect in Custody

The Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating a deadly stabbing that happened early Sunday morning. At around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023, KPD officers responded to KFD Station 10 on Sevier Avenue. A woman showed up at the KFD Station after reportedly being stabbed in th ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 23, 2023 at 8:37 AM

KPD Investigating Overnight Fatal Stabbing at Vista Apartments

UPDATE (February 7, 2023, 7:30 a.m.): Mark Venson, 56 of Knoxville, has been charged with second-degree murder in the deadly stabbing that happened on February 6 at the Vista Apartments. It is alleged that Venson stabbed the victim, a 47-year-old man, during a physical altercation. Venson was booked ... more»

Posted by serland On Feb 07, 2023 at 7:39 AM

KPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing at N. Bertrand Street Apartment

Victim Identified from Deadly N. Bertrand Street Stabbing The victim from the stabbing that occurred at 128 N. Bertrand Street on August 2, 2022 has been identified as William Burris, 53 of Knoxville, Tennessee. Burris lived at the apartment where the stabbing and assault took place. Viole ... more»

Posted by serland On Aug 03, 2022 at 10:56 AM

Violent Crimes Unit Investigating Overnight Stabbing on Summit Hill Drive

On Thursday, July 16 at approximately 1 a.m., investigators with the Knoxville Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to a stabbing that occurred at the Weigel’s located at 411 E. Summit Hill Drive. Upon arrival, investigators learned that the victim, identified as 32-year-old Clifton ... more»

Posted by serland On Jul 16, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Fatal stabbing at 418 N. Broadway; suspect charged

UPDATE (May 18, 2020, 9:20 a.m.): The victim from the fatal stabbing that occurred at 418 N. Broadway on Friday, May 15 has been identified as 48-year-old Eric Yorker. --------------------------------------- At approximately 3:20 p.m. on Friday, May 15, Knoxville Police Department officers re ... more»

Posted by serland On May 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM

Steven Howell, 33, arrested for stabbing on Dante Road

On Thursday, April 23 at around 5 a.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a reported stabbing that occurred at the Days Inn located on Dante Road. While in route to the scene, officers learned that the victim and witness had left the scene to travel to the hospital. Officers made con ... more»

Posted by serland On Apr 23, 2020 at 2:55 PM