Event Brief
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Knoxville Man
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Leroy Walker, last seen Friday in the Chapman Highway area. Authorities say he was wearing a red plaid shirt and dark jeans and may be driving a 2010 Acura MDX with Tennessee plate BSH-1972. Law enforcement is asking the public to report any sightings.
WHO: Leroy Walker; Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; local law enforcement agencies
WHAT: A Silver Alert was issued to locate a missing man and his described vehicle.
WHEN: Sep 07, 2026 at 4:38 PM ET
WHERE: Chapman Highway area, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Walker was reported missing after he was last seen on Chapman Highway.
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