Event Brief
Man indicted in 2023 Knoxville-area plumber's killing
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Summary: Knoxville Police announced Friday that Jermal Cannon, 31, was arrested Thursday and indicted on charges including first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Knoxville-area plumber nearly three years ago. He also faces charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, solicitation of first-degree murder and felony theft.
WHO: Jermal Cannon, 31; the victim was a Knoxville-area plumber.
WHAT: Cannon was arrested and indicted on charges including first-degree murder in connection with a fatal 2023 shooting.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The alleged offense is first-degree murder; no motive has been reported.
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