Greg McCowan : Blount County Deputy Shooting Suspect Indicted: Grand Jury Charges

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Blount County Deputy shooting suspect
2. Grand jury indictment for shooting suspect

Kenneth Wayne DeHart has been indicted for the shooting that resulted in the death of Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg McCowan and injury to another deputy. The incident occurred on Sevierville Road on February 8, leading to DeHart’s capture in Knoxville after a five-day search. DeHart faces charges of First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, and Felon in Possession of a Weapon. Additionally, DeHart’s brother, Marcus DeHart, his girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, and Maurice Donnell Warren have been charged in connection with the case. The arraignment is set for Friday, April 5, bringing justice to the tragic event.

Man Indicted for the Shooting of Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy

Blount County, Tennessee – Kenneth Wayne DeHart, the man accused of shooting and killing Blount County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg McCowan, has been indicted by a grand jury. The tragic incident took place in the 4900 block of Sevierville Road on February 8, resulting in the death of Deputy McCowan and the injury of another deputy, Shelby Eggers.

Arraignment Set for April 5

DeHart’s arraignment is scheduled for Friday, April 5, following the grand jury indictment. The other deputy involved in the shooting, Shelby Eggers, was treated at UT Medical Center and has since been released.

Capture and Arrest in Knoxville

After a nearly five-day-long search, DeHart was captured at a residence in Knoxville. Security footage of the incident shows DeHart exiting the home through a back door after loud noises are heard.

Legal Proceedings

DeHart was arraigned at the Blount County Justice Center on February 15. During a preliminary hearing on February 20, the case was bound over to the grand jury with charges including First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, and Felon in Possession of a Weapon.

Accomplices Charged

DeHart’s brother, Marcus DeHart, and his girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, were charged with accessory after the fact in connection to the case. Additionally, Maurice Donnell Warren has been accused of aiding DeHart and charged with felony accessory after the fact.

As the legal proceedings continue, the community mourns the loss of Deputy Greg McCowan and offers support to his family and colleagues. The impact of this tragic event reverberates throughout Blount County, serving as a somber reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty.

Stay tuned for updates on this case as it develops, and let us hope for justice to be served for Deputy McCowan and his fellow officers who put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities.