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Victim Identified from Wilson Avenue Fire, Investigation Ongoing

Knoxville Police Department Violent Crimes Unit investigators and Knoxville Fire Department arson investigators are continuing to investigate after a body was found inside of a burning home on Wilson Avenue on Friday, January 21.

The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Donald DeShazo of Detroit, Michigan. Based on the circumstances and available evidence, DeShazo’s death is actively being investigated as a homicide.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information regarding DeShazo’s death or who witnessed any activity at 2418 Wilson Avenue on the night of Friday, January 21 and the days prior to January 21 to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is available 24/7 by phone at 865-215-7165, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Tipsters will remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

The investigation continues.

Posted by serland On 25 January, 2022 at 11:29 AM