Updated story: KPD NEWS RELEASE: Suspect Captured from Deadly Middlebrook Shooting (February 5, 2024)

The suspect from a deadly shooting that happened on Monday morning in West Knoxville was taken into custody after Knoxville Police Department officers quickly responded to the area.

At around 5:45 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, KPD officers were dispatched to a shooting with a victim behind the NAPA AutoCare Center in the 5600 block of Middlebrook Pike. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim in the fenced-in area behind the business. The victim, an adult man, had been shot at least one time and was pronounced dead on the scene.

A witness reported that the suspect, who was known to the victim, had left the scene in a blue sedan, which was quickly located by responding officers. After officers attempted to stop the car, a short pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended in the dead end of E. Weisgarber Road, in the 1400 block, and the driver ran from the car and into the woods.

Multiple KPD officers, including K-9 units, responded to the area to assist in the search. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office’s Air Watch Unit was also requested and responded. After extensive search efforts, the suspect was located and apprehended just after 7 a.m.

The suspect has been transported back to the Public Safety Complex to be interview by KPD Homicide Unit detectives. Charges are pending.  

Original Story: Knoxville Police has a potential shooting suspect in custody following a shooting that happened this morning (Monday) in the 5600 block of Middlebrook Pike That suspect was found in the area of the 1400 block of E. Weisgarber. No word on the victim’s condition.