A South Knoxville gas station turned into a homicide scene late Saturday when a man was shot and killed outside the Exxon on Chapman Highway just before 10 p.m., authorities said. Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office later took a suspect into custody after what they described as a brief standoff. The victim, an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
What Investigators Say
Deputies were called to the Exxon on Chapman Highway in south Knox County shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived, they found an adult man who had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene, then transported to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for examination and autopsy, according to WBIR.
Suspect Taken Into Custody
Not long after the shooting, patrol units located a suspect, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The person was taken into custody after a brief standoff. “The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation,” the sheriff’s office said, according to WBIR.
Major Crimes Detectives Handling the Case
The investigation has been assigned to Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives, the division the agency designates for homicides and other serious cases. That unit typically conducts follow-up work such as interviewing witnesses and reviewing physical and digital evidence. The sheriff’s office newsroom explains the unit’s role in fatal cases and other complex investigations, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
Where It Happened
The shooting was reported at the Exxon at 8212 Chapman Highway, along a commercial stretch in south Knox County. That station is listed at the same address by MapQuest.
Local Context
Chapman Highway has seen other violent incidents in recent years, including a 2024 shooting that left a woman critically injured, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on the busy corridor. WVLT reported on that earlier Chapman Highway shooting and the investigation that followed.
How to Help
Anyone with information about Saturday night’s shooting is asked to contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit or submit tips through the department’s Crime Tips email or phone line. The sheriff’s office lists contact numbers and tip resources on its newsroom and contact pages for those who can assist investigators, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
