"Arrest Made: Suspect in Killing of Blount County Deputy Captured in Knoxville"

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"Arrest Made: Suspect in Killing of Blount County Deputy Captured in Knoxville"
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Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers, was caught in Knoxville after a manhunt. DeHart was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the shooting, and his arrest follows the arrest of his girlfriend and brother, who were charged with accessory after the fact. The community has rallied around the fallen deputy's family, offering support and raising funds, while law enforcement agencies and community members have been involved in the search and offering rewards for information leading to DeHart's arrest.

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