Event Brief
Deputy Shoots Motorcyclist During Traffic Stop in Knox
Filed: Apr 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: A Knox County deputy shot a motorcyclist who allegedly brandished a knife during a traffic stop on Clinton Highway.
WHO: Knox County deputies
WHAT: Deputy-involved shooting
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The motorcyclist allegedly pulled a knife during the stop.
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