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KPD Probes Death of 12-Year-Old Boy in Knoxville

Knoxville Police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was found dead at a Cecil Avenue home Tuesday morning.
WHO: Knoxville Police Department; a 12-year-old boy; Knox County Regional Forensic Center
WHAT: Police investigated the death of a 12-year-old boy found at a Knoxville residence; cause remains undetermined pending forensic examination.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 6:29 AM ET
WHERE: Cecil Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The cause of death has not been determined yet and will be established by further examination at the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.

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