James Perry III, 40 (Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville Police Continue Search for Suspect in East Knoxville Shooting

Posted on February 19, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police have identified the suspect in a deadly East Knoxville shooting.

Knoxville Police Department officials say warrants have been issued for 40-year-old James Perry III, charging him with voluntary manslaughter and weapon offenses in connection to the February 14 shooting death of 50-year-old Sherwin Harris on McCalla Avenue.

Police say Perry shot Harris then fled the scene around 11:00 p.m. following a fight at the Magnolia Cafe which spilled over to the lounge at 2223 McCalla Avenue.

Anyone with information concerning Perry’s whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Country News

Lauren Alaina teased her pregnancy in the music video for her new single, "Those Kind of Women," which premiered on Wednesday (January 22). In an interview with People following the debut of her video, the 30-year old country singer – who was the runner-up on the 10th season of American Idol back in 2011 –…

Lauren Alaina Announces She Is Expecting First Baby With Husband Cam Arnold

On Tuesday (January 21), Record Store Day event organizers announced that Post Malone is the official 2025 Record Store Day Ambassador. Posty’s Billboard No. 1 album, F-1 Trillion, was a big seller in record stores since it was released back in August, with the breakout country star also making a guest appearance on “Fortnight,” the…

Post Malone Named 2025 Record Store Day Ambassador

On Wednesday (January 22), the Songwriters Hall of Fame revealed their inductee class of 2025. This year’s distinguished inductees feature the leader of Parliament/Funkadelic, George Clinton; award-winning country music songwriter, Ashley Gorley; Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga collaborator, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; Beach Boys vocalist and songwriter, Mike Love; nine time Ivor Novello Award-winning British…

Doobie Brothers, George Clinton, Ashley Gorley, Mike Love Lead 2025 Inductees Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

In a new interview with US99’s Scotty Kay, Kelsea Ballerini thought back on all the small shows that eventually led her headlining her first arena tour in 2025. Ballerini’s high-profile run of shows got underway on Tuesday (January 21) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but the 31-year-old country superstar couldn’t help but reflect on all the…

Kelsea Ballerini Reflects On The Small Shows That Eventually Led To Her First Headlining Arena Tour

In a new interview with Variety during the recent Girls Just Wanna Weekend annual music festival outside of Cancun, Shania Twain and Brandi Carlile opened up about how important it is for women to support women in the music industry and everywhere else. The 6th annual iGirls Just Wanna Weekend took place from January 16-20,…

Brandi Carlile And Shania Twain Reflect On The Charm Of The All-Female-Headliner Music Festival, Girls Just Wanna Weekend

Weather

Forecast
Currents
Planner