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Bodycam released after death in Knoxville custody

Knoxville Police released body and in-car video showing officers’ response to Patrick Allen’s death in custody Aug. 5.
WHO: Patrick Allen, 49; Knoxville Police Department officers; BreadBox employee
WHAT: Knoxville Police released body camera and in-car camera footage related to an in-custody death
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET
WHERE: Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee (BreadBox)
WHY: Officers responded to a reported trespassing incident involving Patrick Allen, 49, before his death in police custody.
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