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.
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.
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.