Connor Dehart died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with law enforcement in Loudon County after deputies attempted to serve him with warrants.

Two students at New Center Elementary in Sevier County were charged after one brought a gun to school and gave it to another; no direct threats were made. Parents face child endangerment charges. Schools are reevaluating security measures.

A fatal crash on Christmas claimed Hector Martinez's life in Dyer County, prompting Sheriff Box to highlight community impact and urge support for the bereaved.

An individual was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Roane County. Deputies and the TBI are investigating the incident, with no ongoing threat to the community.

The TBI is probing a fatal officer-involved shooting in Knox County, as requested by DA Charme Allen, after an incident involving a woman armed in her car.

A Morristown house fire resulted in five hospitalizations for burns and smoke inhalation; authorities and multiple agencies responded and are investigating the cause.

A standoff at a Knoxville gas station led to deputies fatally shooting a woman threatening self-harm after negotiations failed; TBI is investigating the incident.

Loudon County Sheriff's Office warns of a phone scam where a fake "Lt. Johnson" claims to manage a non-existent jail program and asks for money to release inmates over the holidays.

A house fire in West Morristown led to five individuals being hospitalized and prompted a multi-agency emergency response; the cause is under investigation.

A woman died after a standoff with authorities outside a Weigel's store in Knoxville ended with deputies shooting her; TBI is investigating the incident.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a playful BOLO for "suspicious activity" of unexplained gifts appearing at Christmas, alluding to Santa Claus.

Former Sevier County teacher Ashley Palmer faces charges for statutory rape and sexual exploitation of minors, sending explicit content to a boy via Snapchat. She was fired by the Sevier County Schools following her arrest.

Two juveniles and a 24-year-old from Rocky Top are charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault, after throwing rocks at vehicles on I-75, resulting in damages and endangerment.