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Murder Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound

Murder Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound

A man wanted for murder died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he barricaded himself in his home on Monday night, according to the Knox County Sheriff. The suspect, later identified as Christopher David Price, was walking down the street when he saw officers, according to KCSO officials. He ran into his nearby house, Smoky Mountain…MORE

An Investigating is On-Going and a KCSO Officer is on Leave Following a DUI Arrest

An Investigating is On-Going and a KCSO Officer is on Leave Following a DUI Arrest

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one of their officers is arrested for DUI by the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Sean McElyea has been placed on administrative leave with pay while an internal investigation is conducted into his arrest Saturday. Officer McElyea is assigned to KCSO’s juvenile transportation division. Sheriff Tom Spangler’s statement…MORE

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is underway in five southeastern states, including here in Tennessee. The operation is an effort to stop the increase of people driving over the speed limit. The operation that lasts until July 24. Tennessee Office of Highway Safety says speeding drivers are almost three times more likely to be involved in…MORE

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is underway in five southeastern states, including here in Tennessee. The operation is an effort to stop the increase of people driving over the speed limit. The operation that lasts until July 24. Tennessee Office of Highway Safety says speeding drivers are almost three times more likely to be involved in…MORE

Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Find Suspect in Harb’s Market Fatal Shooting

Knoxville Police Asking for Help to Find Suspect in Harb’s Market Fatal Shooting

Police have identified the victim from a fatal shooting at Harb’s Market on Burnside Street. They say 33 year-old Erreese King was shot and killed Friday night. Police have identified 36 year-old Christopher David Price as a suspect in the shooting. A warrant has been issued charging Price with first degree murder. Police are looking…MORE

Zoo Knoxville Announces Death of Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville Announces Death of Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville is devastated to announce the tragic death of their 4-week-old lion cub.   The cub was fatally injured on Thursday afternoon, July 14th, following a necessary medical procedure for her mother Amara, who was sedated to be treated for acute renal deficiency.  Amara has had several sedations since the cub was born and has…MORE

Zoo Knoxville Announces Death of Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville Announces Death of Lion Cub

Zoo Knoxville is devastated to announce the tragic death of their 4-week-old lion cub.   The cub was fatally injured on Thursday afternoon, July 14th, following a necessary medical procedure for her mother Amara, who was sedated to be treated for acute renal deficiency.  Amara has had several sedations since the cub was born and has…MORE

Knoxville Police Say a Woman is Charged in a Fatal Shooting on Gaston Avenue

Knoxville Police Say a Woman is Charged in a Fatal Shooting on Gaston Avenue

Knoxville Police say a woman is charged with reckless homicide and convicted felon in possession of a weapon following an extensive investigation by the KPD Violent Crimes Unit into a shooting that happened on Gaston Avenue. 42 year-old Keysha Hall is charged in the July 7th shooting at an apartment that resulted in the death…MORE

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