Marcus L. Johnson Jr.(Courtesy: KCSO)

KCSO: Civilians, Officers Rescue Knox County Deputy from Burning Car after Police Chase

Posted on November 21, 2023

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy is rescued from his burning patrol vehicle and a suspect is in custody following a high speed chase Monday night.

KCSO officials say Marcus Johnson Jr. fled from officers around 7:00 p.m. Monday night when they tried to stop the stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee Johnson was driving on Parkside Drive.

A chase ensued through several Knox County streets reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph.

Officials say that during the chase a deputy reportedly crashed his patrol car, which caught fire. That deputy was pulled from the vehicle by nearby officers along with two civilians; he is currently in stable condition at UT Medical Center.

Johnson faces charges including Evading Arrest and Reckless Endangerment.

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