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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM ET
Armed Man Taken Into Custody in North Knoxville
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An armed man was taken into custody Monday afternoon after Knoxville police responded to the 4700 block of Royal Prince Way shortly after 1 p.m. Officers, the Special Operations Squad and crisis negotiators worked to resolve the incident; police asked the public to avoid the area. No injuries were immediately reported, and KPD said the man will be charged with aggravated assault.
WHO: An armed man; Knoxville Police Department officers, Special Operations Squad members and crisis negotiators.
WHAT: Police took an armed man into custody and said he will be charged with aggravated assault.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 7:58 AM ET
WHERE: North Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Police responded after making contact with an armed man and worked to safely resolve the situation. KPD said the man will be charged with aggravated assault.
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