Tennessee Fugitive Captured After Fatal Shooting of Deputy

Kenneth Wayne DeHart was arrested in Knoxville following a days-long manhunt, facing multiple charges including first-degree murder.

Kenneth Wayne DeHart, 42, was captured in Knoxville, Tennessee, after a nearly weeklong manhunt following the fatal shooting of Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and the wounding of another deputy.
DeHart faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a weapon.
More than $100,000 in reward money was offered for information leading to DeHart's arrest, but no specific tip led to his capture.
DeHart's brother and girlfriend were arrested on charges of aiding him after the deputy's murder.
The community and law enforcement express relief and look forward to the judicial process.