Kenneth DeHart Jr. Indicted in Blount County Deputy’s Death

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The Blount County Grand Jury has indicted Kenneth DeHart Jr. in the death of Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan, as confirmed by District Attorney Ryan Desmond. Deputies Shelby Eggers and McCowan stopped DeHart for erratic driving, leading to a fatal shooting where McCowan was killed. DeHart was apprehended after a five-day manhunt involving multiple agencies. DeHart’s girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, his brother, Marcus DeHart, and Maurice Warren were also charged for assisting him while on the run. DeHart faces 21 counts and is scheduled to appear in Blount County Circuit Court on April 5th at 9 a.m. Learn more about this tragic incident at WVLT.

Tragic Incident in Blount County, Tennessee

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Blount County, Tennessee was rocked by tragedy as the Blount County Grand Jury indicted Kenneth DeHart Jr. in the death of Blount County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg McCowan. The incident took place in a quiet corner of Blount County, where Deputy McCowan bravely served his community.

Escalation of the Situation

Deputies Shelby Eggers and Greg McCowan were on duty when they encountered Kenneth DeHart driving erratically. What started as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a dangerous situation. DeHart, in a shocking turn of events, opened fire on both deputies, injuring Eggers and tragically taking the life of Deputy McCowan.

Intensive Manhunt

Following the shooting, Kenneth DeHart became the subject of a five-day manhunt that gripped the entire community. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, Knoxville Police Department, and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, joined forces to track down DeHart. After an intense search, DeHart was apprehended at a Knoxville residence.

Charges Against Accomplices

In a shocking development, DeHart’s girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, his brother Marcus DeHart, and another individual named Maurice Warren were also charged in connection to the shooting. They were all accused of aiding DeHart while he was on the run and have been charged with accessory after the fact by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office.

Legal Proceedings

Kenneth DeHart Jr. faces a daunting 21-count indictment as he prepares to appear in Blount County Circuit Court on Friday, April 5 at 9 a.m. The community awaits justice for the fallen hero, Deputy Greg McCowan, whose memory will forever be honoured in Blount County, Tennessee.