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Local leaders, law enforcement agencies send condolences after Knox County deputy dies in the line of duty

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is receiving an outpouring of love after the agency announced that 29-year-old Deputy Tucker Blakely had died.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville leaders and various East Tennessee law enforcement agencies are sending their condolences to the Knox County Sheriff's Office after a 29-year-old deputy was killed after being shot Sunday night.

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Deputy Tucker Blakely was shot after responding to a domestic situation near Hardin Valley around 11:15 p.m., according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 

 KCSO Sheriff Tom Spangler announced Monday night that Blakely had died at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. 

"I ask this community, I ask you all, to please, please, keep Tucker's family, keep Officer Blakely's family, in your thoughts," said Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler. "Tucker was on his last patrol detachment. He was selected to be a K-9 handler and was on his way to pick up his dog."

KCSO has received an outpouring of love from regional law enforcement agencies. 

Spangler said that Knoxville Police Department Chief Paul Noel had offered "any and all" assistance to handle calls Monday and that whatever help KCSO needed, KPD would be there. 

On Tuesday, KPD said its officers will wear mourning bands over their badges in honor of Blakely. 

“I am heartbroken for the family, loved ones, blue family, and friends of Deputy Tucker Blakely of the Knox County...

Posted by Blount County Sheriff's Office on Monday, October 2, 2023
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Posted by Cocke County Emergency Management Agency on Monday, October 2, 2023

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Posted by Monroe County Emergency Services - 911 on Monday, October 2, 2023

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Posted by Dandridge Police Department on Monday, October 2, 2023

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Posted by University of Tennessee Police Department on Monday, October 2, 2023

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Knoxville leaders are also sharing their condolences. 

"Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely," Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said. 

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