A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members.

The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month.

The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the U.S. and were regulars at Dollywood. In 2016, Peg McKamey Bean was inducted into The Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame.

Knoxville, TN (WOKI)  Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for more information after a man was shot in Krutch Park Saturday night, December 23.

The victim is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway with Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find that suspect.

Police say the shooting was an isolated incident. The
Executive Director for Crime Stoppers, Stacey Payne, adding that the event doesn’t mean that the downtown area is not safe.

“It’s a safe place,” said Payne. “Yes, these incidents happen, but you need to stop and take a look that overall, you’re in a safe location.”

Knoxville Police have increased their presence in the downtown area and will continue to do so throughout the holidays.

You are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 if you have any information.

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 investigation, which is being led by KPD Homicide Unit detectives. The investigation, which has continued to stretch into Christmas Eve, has been assisted by numerous Field Operations officers and members of the Community Engagement Response Team.  

The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center for treatment. The victim’s injuries were initially believed to be non-life-threatening but his condition has since deteriorated.  

Based on the investigation conducted so far, it is believed that the victim was shot in Krutch Park after a brief verbal argument involving multiple unidentified individuals.  At this time, efforts remain active and ongoing to locate the identified persons of interest.  

Over the coming days and through the remainder of the holidays, the KPD will have a robust presence in the downtown area. Officers will be clearly visible both on foot and in patrol cruisers.  

Detectives believe that this was an isolated incident, and there is no known evidence of continued violence.

As of this morning, the adult male victim is listed in critical but stable condition.  

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.