According to deputies, 33-year-old Elijah Jackson was wanted for aggravated assault and violation of probation following an August stabbing at Farragut Market. Officers spotted him in North Knox County and followed him to East Beaver Creek Road, where they tried to pull him over. Deputies say the suspect rammed three police cars and attempted to run over several officers. Officers fired at Jackson and hit him.
Victim's Name: Elijah Jackson
Agency Responsible: Knox County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 12, 2014
County: Knox
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban