Fugitive Accused of Killing Blount County Deputy Captured After Days-Long Manhunt

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Kenneth Wayne DeHart, accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop, was captured in Knoxville after a five-day manhunt. DeHart is alleged to have fatally shot Deputy Greg McCowan and injured Deputy Shelby Eggers before fleeing the scene. He faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. DeHart's capture involved a SWAT team and a "large pit bull dog," and he is expected to appear in court on Thursday.
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