{"id":2175600,"date":"2024-02-13T19:41:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T00:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-accused-of-killing-tennessee-deputy-during-traffic-stop-caught-after-manhunt-charged-with-first-degree-murder\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T19:42:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T00:42:59","slug":"man-accused-of-killing-tennessee-deputy-during-traffic-stop-caught-after-manhunt-charged-with-first-degree-murder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-accused-of-killing-tennessee-deputy-during-traffic-stop-caught-after-manhunt-charged-with-first-degree-murder\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect in Tennessee Deputy&#8217;s Killing Captured, Charged with First-Degree Murder"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-accused-of-killing-tennessee-deputy-during-traffic-stop-caught-after-manhunt-charged-with-first-degree-murder%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2175600&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Man Arrested in Knoxville After Allegedly Shooting Deputies in Tennessee<\/h2>\n<p>A man who allegedly shot two Blount County, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/tennessee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee<\/a>, deputies last week during a traffic stop was apprehended in Knoxville\u200b on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Kenneth DeHart\u2064 is accused of killing 43-year-old Blount\u2062 County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby \u2062Eggers, 22, last Thursday after he was pulled over for erratic driving, as reported by WVLT.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately following the shooting,\u2062 the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TBInvestigation\/status\/1755822898328084775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">issued<\/a> a Blue Alert for DeHart, sparking a \u200bmanhunt that would last for nearly five days and involve U.S. Marshals.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cKenneth Wayne DeHart \u2063was taken into custody\u200c a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-10000-americans-under-evacuation-order-after-explosion-rocks-us\/\" title=\"Over 10,000 Americans evacuated due to US explosion.\">short\u200d time ago<\/a> in Knoxville! Now \u2064the judicial process will take place in the court system. Thanks to\u200d all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nazi-guard-living-in-tennessee-deported-to-germany\/\" title=\"Former Nazi Guard Living In Tennessee Deported To Germany\">law enforcement partners<\/a> and our community,\u201d said Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>DeHart is charged with \u2062first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon\u200b in\u2064 possession of a weapon, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/news\/crime\/2024\/02\/13\/police-arrest-kenneth-dehart-wanted-killing-blount-county-deputy-tbi-blue-alert\/72561619007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knox News<\/a>. After being pulled over, DeHart refused to exit his SUV, and the \u200bdeputies fired a taser at him, but it \u200bhad \u201cno\u200d effect,\u201d according to the TBI. That\u2019s when DeHart allegedly pulled out a gun and fired \u200cat the deputies, striking both of them. McCowan was rushed to a hospital where he \u200blater died, and Eggert, who \u200dwas shot in the leg, was later released from the\u2062 hospital.<\/p>\n<p>McCowan was engaged to Leah Lane and had two \u200bchildren, Cayley McCowan (Desmon) and Cayden McCowan (Paige), as well as a granddaughter, Ella Underwood, according \u2064to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/obituaries\/pokr0720148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obituary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreg was full of love and life. He enjoyed\u2063 Dirt Track Racing, traveling, boating, riding\u200b motorcycles, restoring cars and Mustangs. But, more than that, he loved his family,\u201d the obituary stated.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DIED A HERO: Deputy Greg McCowan was killed\u2062 during an \u200cofficer-involved shooting Thursday evening in Blount \u2064County, \u2063Tennessee. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XdbIkaoPYR\">https:\/\/t.co\/XdbIkaoPYR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Deputy\u2063 McCowan was always smiling and \u200bfriendly to everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He was 43 years old \ud83d\udc94 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LwZpnTDCck\">pic.twitter.com\/LwZpnTDCck<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FoxNashville (@FOXNashville) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FOXNashville\/status\/1755991490596155692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Governor Bill \u200bLee (R-TN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovBillLee\/status\/1755993562867470842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed<\/a> his sorrow last Friday, stating that he and his wife \u201care\u2062 heartbroken by the tragic loss of Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHe laid down his life in the\u200c line of duty while answering \u2064the high call to serve and protect Tennesseans,\u201d Lee\u2019s statement continued. \u200b\u201cWe \u2064are forever indebted to Deputy McCowan and ask all Tennesseans \u2062to keep his family in your prayers during this time of unimaginable grief.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact did the arrest of DeHart have on \u2062the Blount County \u200dSheriff&#8217;s Office and the community?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Owan and Mason McCowan. He served with the Blount County Sheriff\u2019s \u2062Office for over 20 years.\u200b McCowan was described as a dedicated officer who was well-liked by his colleagues and the community.<\/p>\n<p>Sheriff Berrong expressed his gratitude to all the \u200blaw enforcement partners and the community for their support during the manhunt. The arrest of DeHart brings a sense of relief and closure to the Blount County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the entire community.<\/p>\n<p>The incident \u200dserves as a reminder of \u2064the dangers that law\u2064 enforcement officers face every day while\u200b carrying out their duties. It highlights the importance of supporting and honoring the brave men and women\u2062 who put their\u2062 lives on\u200b the line to \u2064protect \u200cand serve their communities.<\/p>\n<p>The judicial process\u2062 will \u200cnow take\u2064 place as\u200d DeHart\u2063 faces\u2063 charges \u200cof first-degree \u2062murder, attempted\u2063 first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a weapon. \u2064It will be up to the court system to\u200c determine his guilt or innocence and to administer justice accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Incidents like these \u200balso raise \u2062questions about gun control and the availability of firearms to individuals with criminal records. It is crucial for lawmakers\u2063 to address these issues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-train-derailment-house-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-shore-up-rail-safety\/\" title=\"Ohio train derailment: House lawmakers introduce bill to shore up rail safety\">implement effective measures<\/a> to prevent\u2063 such tragedies from occurring \u2062in the future.<\/p>\n<p>As the Blount\u2064 County Sheriff\u2019s Office mourns the loss of Deputy McCowan, the community comes together to support his family. Numerous organizations and\u2063 individuals have \u200bexpressed their condolences and offered assistance. The bravery and sacrifice\u2063 of Deputy McCowan will \u2064be remembered and honored.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting of \u2064the two deputies serves \u2063as a somber reminder of the risks that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-texas-deputies-killed-city-employee-critically-injured-after-confrontation-with-suspect\/\" title=\"2 Texas deputies killed, city employee critically injured after confrontation with suspect\">law enforcement officers face<\/a> while protecting the public. It is a stark reminder of\u2064 the need for continuous support, training, and resources for \u2063these dedicated\u200b individuals.<\/p>\n<p>As the case \u200dprogresses through the judicial system, the community will stand united in \u2062seeking justice for Deputy \u2063McCowan and Deputy Eggert. The\u2062 arrest of DeHart \u200bbrings a sense of closure, but it is also a time to\u200c reflect on the importance of valuing and\u2064 respecting those who \u200dserve and protect our communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Blount County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the entire community will continue \u200cto honor and remember Deputy McCowan&#8217;s service and sacrifice. May his\u2062 memory serve as a reminder of the dangers\u2064 faced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-shooting-legacy-good-samaritan-hospital-on-lockdown-amid-active-shooter-event-2\/\" title=\"Active shooter event prompts lockdown at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland.\">law enforcement \u200dofficers<\/a> and the importance of supporting those who dedicate their lives to public safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A man suspected of shooting two Blount County deputies in Tennessee was apprehended in Knoxville. Kenneth DeHart allegedly killed Deputy Greg McCowan and wounded Deputy Shelby Eggers during a traffic stop. DeHart was pulled over for erratic driving. The arrest was made shortly after the incident, as reported by WVLT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2175601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-4.35.05-PM-e1707863769458.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2175600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-13-at-4.35.05-PM-e1707863769458.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2175600","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2175600"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2175600\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2175601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2175600"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2175600"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2175600"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}