Death by Cop  2026

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Shane L. Bryant

Age : 33

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 04/14/2026

Location : Knoxville

City : Knoxville

County : Knox

State : Tennessee

Agency : Knox County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response following traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2026, Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a man during a traffic-related encounter in Knoxville. The man drove away, and deputies pursued him. After the pursuit ended, deputies confronted him. During the encounter, deputies opened fire, striking him. He died from his injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkrn.com/video/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-knoxville/11698245/