Knoxville police say a 23-year-old man is in custody after a weekend parking lot assault outside Peyton's Place left a 19-year-old woman in the hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.
The attack happened Saturday in the parking lot of Peyton's Place on Schubert Road. The victim was taken to UT Medical Center, according to police. By Tuesday night, investigators say they had zeroed in on a suspect: 23-year-old Tristan Weatherspoon.
Officers say they found Weatherspoon at an apartment on Cassell Valley Way and took him into custody with help from Crisis Negotiators and the Special Operations Squad. Knoxville police say the investigation is still active and that additional charges could be coming.
What Police Say
Violent-crime detectives identified Weatherspoon as a suspect and said he was wanted for aggravated assault, according to a post from the Knoxville Police Department - TN on Facebook. The post states that officers arrested him Tuesday night at an apartment on Cassell Valley Way after coordinating with Crisis Negotiators and Special Operations Squad personnel.
Police said the 19-year-old woman's injuries were non-life-threatening and that detectives are continuing to investigate the case.
Suspect's Past Run-Ins
Weatherspoon's name has surfaced in Knoxville police files before. In November, local reporting by WVLT News said Knoxville police were looking for him after shots were fired into a home on Fair Drive. At that time, warrants were issued charging him with multiple counts of aggravated assault and one count of felony evading arrest.
Investigation And How To Help
The department noted that "additional charges may be filed," according to the Knoxville Police Department - TN on Facebook post. Detectives say they are reviewing witness statements and surveillance footage as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information related to the case can submit tips through East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers or via the tip portal on the Knoxville Police Department website.
