KCSO: Actively Searching for Suspects after Shooting at Officers

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible car burglary in the 3500 block of Wexgate Road in the Karns Community.

KCSO: Actively Searching for Suspects after Shooting at Officers

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible car burglary in the 3500 block of Wexgate Road in the Karns Community.

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects who shot at officers responding to a call early this morning.

Officers were called to a possible car burglary in the 3500 block of Wexgate Road in the Karns Community and confronted two suspects; at least one of the suspects fired at the officers who returned fire. The suspects ran away; it’s unclear if either was injured.

Both male suspects remain at large – both wearing dark hoodies, possibly in their early 20s; one male was wearing jeans and the other khaki pants/shorts.

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information should call 911.

Oak Ridge Highway has reopened.