Burglary Suspect Shot Dead in Knoxville, Tennessee

A homeowner shot and killed a burglary suspect in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 10. The incident happened at a residence in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knox News published a story about the shooting on their site.

The Knoxville Police Department said that the attempted home invasion happened at around 1:00 am at a residence in the 2400 block of Lamp Drive. The male suspect, armed with a handgun, attempted to enter the residence through a window.

The homeowner fired his weapon at the suspected burglar. Upon arriving, police discovered the burglar deceased. During the autopsy, authorities identified the deceased suspect. They haven’t released the suspect’s name because they’re currently attempting to reach the suspect’s family.

Both homeowners were questions and then released. Knoxville Police said that the investigation remains open.

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Sarah has an unbridled obsession for the shooting sports and is actively involved in her local shooting community. She is Vice President of her local gun club, leader of a Well Armed woman chapter and competitive USPSA shooter.

As a Brit living and working in the USA, her views on gun ownership and the second amendment have evolved over the years, allowing her to fully understand both sides of the gun control debate and she regularly speaks on the matter to help others understand why she feels the second amendment must be protected and why she chooses to be an advocate for the shooting sports.