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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The KPD News & Alerts Blog below is no longer being updated.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 Shooting on Kenner Avenue 
At around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shooting at 2230 Kenner Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and found an 18-year-old man near the playground who had been shot. The victim was transported to UT Medical Center with serious injuries ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 21, 2022 at 11:36 AM
  
Area Agencies to Hold Active Shooter Training Exercise at West Town Mall on Sunday, September 25 
Several area first response agencies will participate in a collaborative active shooter training exercise at the West Town Mall on Sunday, September 25. The Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville Fire Department, University of Tennessee Police Department, Rural Metro Fire, Knox County 9-1-1 and Amer ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 21, 2022 at 9:22 AM
  
KPD Investigating Deadly, Early-Morning Shooting on Wilson Avenue 
Update on Fatal Wilson Avenue Shooting (September 19, 2022, 11 a.m.)  The victim from the fatal shooting on Wilson Avenue has been identified as Samuel Whitfield, 38 of Knoxville.   The investigation revealed that a car of undetermined make and model drove past the house at 2717 Wilson Avenue ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 19, 2022 at 10:58 AM
  
Four Juveniles Arrested with KCSO Assistance Following Armed Robbery on Forest Avenue 
At around 4 a.m. this morning (September 18, 2022), Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 2200 block of Forest Avenue to investigate an armed robbery. Officers arrived on scene and met with the two male victims, who reported that they were robbed at gunpoint by multiple suspects. Fol ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 18, 2022 at 12:24 PM
  
Next Child Safety Seat Checkpoint Set for Tuesday, September 27 
The Knoxville Police Department will host its next Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on Tuesday, September 27 from 5-8 p.m.    The Child Safety Seat Checkpoints, which are held at 917 E. Fifth Avenue, are a completely free-of-charge service offered by the KPD for parents, grandparents or other guardia ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 14, 2022 at 8:11 AM
  
Community Engagement Response Team Arrests Wanted Felon William North 
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) officers arrested 21-year-old William North, who was wanted on numerous outstanding felony warrants.  At around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, CERT officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger that was leaving a p ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 08, 2022 at 9:08 AM
  
KPD Investigating Deadly Shooting on Washington Avenue 
UPDATE: Victim Identified from Shooting on Washington Avenue (September 6, 2022, 12:35 p.m.) The victim from the shooting that occurred on Friday, September 2 on Washington Avenue was identified as a 17-year-old male. The victim’s name is being withheld due to his juvenile status.   The invest ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 06, 2022 at 12:36 PM
  
Suspect Quickly Arrested and Charged Following Early-Morning Assault in Market Square 
Knoxville Police Department officers have arrested and charged a man who allegedly randomly assaulted a woman who was jogging in downtown Knoxville on Tuesday morning.   At just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, KPD officers responded to Market Square, where it was reported that a woman ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Sep 06, 2022 at 12:26 PM
  
Man Arrested After Negotiator Callout at Brentway Circle Apartment 
Earlier this morning, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a landlord and tenant dispute at an apartment at 100 Brentway Circle. As officers and maintenance staff were at the door of the apartment, the resident fired two shots from inside the apartment at the door. KPD crisis negotiator ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM
  
CERT Arrests Nyota Janeth Following Property Crimes Unit Investigation 
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at around 6:50 p.m., Community Engagement Response Team officers arrested 20-year-old Nyota Janeth, who was sought for a multitude of outstanding warrants. Janeth was arrested following a traffic stop on Bethel Avenue. Janeth’s arrest was the result of an investi ... more» 
Posted by serland  On Aug 25, 2022 at 2:42 PM
  
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