The man accused of killing a Blount County Deputy is back in court today. (Tuesday)

Kenneth Dehart, Jr. faces first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and being a felon in possession of a weapon charges.

He is accused of killing Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers during a traffic stop on February 8th in Maryville.

Dehart, Jr. has not entered a plea on the charges, this will be his second time in court since being arrested last week after being on the run for five days.