Deputy Sheriff Tucker Blakely, Knox County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Tucker Blakely

Knox County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, October 2, 2023

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Tucker Blakely

Deputy Sheriff Tucker Blakely succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while responding to a domestic violence call at the 3200 block of Denver Lane in Knoxville.

At 11:30 p.m., deputies encountered an armed subject after receiving a domestic violence call. The situation escalated, and a gun battle ensued. Deputy Blakely was struck twice.

The subject was shot and killed by returning gunfire.

Deputy Blakely was transported to UT Medical Center and remained on life support so his organs could be donated.

Deputy Blakely was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Knox County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his wife, son, and brother.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, October 1, 2023
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

Organ Donor, domestic

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Deputy Sheriff Blakely,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army and USAR. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 2, 2024