Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers is apprehended Monday afternoon in Knoxville.
Officials with the Knoxville Police Department confirming Kenneth Wayne DeHart, Jr. was taken into custody at a home on Linden Avenue.
DeHart was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the shooting which occurred following a traffic stop on Sevierville Road Thursday night.
Blount County Sheriff’s Office officials say DeHart was stopped for driving erratically, then things escalated, leading to the shooting.
“Kenneth Wayne DeHart was taken into custody a short time ago in Knoxville! Now the judicial process will take place in the court system. Thanks to all of our law enforcement partners and our community,” BCSO officials said.
DeHart’s arrest follows the arrest of two others in the case: his girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, and his brother, Marcus DeHart, who were both charged with accessory after the fact.
