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law-enforcement1 year ago

"Revealed: Bodycam Footage and Suspect's Actions in Deputy Greg McCowan's Death"

The Blount County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of the traffic stop that led to Deputy Greg McCowan’s death and the injuring of Deputy Shelby Eggers. The footage shows the moments leading to the stop, the confrontation with Kenneth DeHart, and the subsequent shooting. DeHart fired shots at the deputies, killing McCowan and injuring Eggers, before fleeing the scene. The video also captures Eggers returning fire, applying a tourniquet to herself, and calling for help, as well as the arrival of backup and the assistance provided to the injured deputies.

via WVLT|
#blount-county-sheriffs-office#body-camera-footage#deputy-greg-mccowan
crime1 year ago

Fugitive Kenneth DeHart Captured in Knoxville After Killing Blount County Deputy

Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., the suspect wanted in the killing of a Blount County deputy and injuring another, has been captured in Knoxville. DeHart was wanted on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. The capture followed a large police presence in Knoxville's Park City neighborhood, and the Blount County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to law enforcement partners and the community. Deputy Greg McCowan was fatally wounded, and Deputy Shelby Eggers was injured in the incident.

via Knoxville News Sentinel|
#blount-county#crime#deputy-greg-mccowan
obituaryfuneral-arrangements1 year ago

Manhunt Intensifies for Deputy's Killer in Tennessee

Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, who was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop, will be honored with a memorial service at Sevier Heights Baptist Church on February 14, following a visitation on February 13. The community has placed flowers on his patrol car, and a suspect manhunt is ongoing with rewards totaling over $100,000 for information leading to the arrest.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#blount-county#deputy-greg-mccowan#funeral
obituaryfuneral-arrangements1 year ago

"Manhunt for Fugitive Intensifies After Blount County Deputy's Death"

Funeral arrangements have been set for Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg McCowan, who was killed in the line of duty. The funeral will be held at Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, with a procession to Grandview Cemetery in Maryville for a graveside service. The suspect, Kenneth DeHart, remains at large, and a $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Law enforcement officials are urging the public to report any information about DeHart's whereabouts.

via WVLT|
#blount-county#deputy-greg-mccowan#funeral