knoxsheriff
@knoxsheriff · Knoxville, TN · joined 27 Feb 2011
The official Twitter account of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Please visit https://t.co/smakpWKv6r for agency information. This site isn’t monitored.
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Update 9 cont. Please continue to keep Deputy Swanger in your prayers as he works toward recovery. Your encouragement means the world to him and his family. Thank you for being a part of this strong, compassionate community.
#SwangerStrong
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Update 9 cont. Your support makes a difference in Deputy Swanger's journey, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Update 9 cont. We are truly grateful for every prayer spoken on his behalf, the generous donations that will allow him to concentrate on healing, and the overwhelming love and well wishes from across the nation.
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Update 9 cont. The family and nursing staff request NO visitors to allow his medical team to work on his treatment and rehabilitation plan.
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Update 9 - June 28, 2025 Deputy Dalton Swanger's Recovery-
We are pleased to share the uplifting news that Deputy Dalton Swanger is awake and off the ventilator. He can speak and is doing well, though he faces a long road to recovery.
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Update 4 cont. or Captain Aaron Yarnell at Aaron.yarnell@knoxsheriff.org Back The Blue has coordinated a prayer vigil for tonight at 8pm. 💙🙏🏼 We will update with additional information on Deputy Swanger’s progress as we can.
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Update 4 cont. If you suspect fraudulent fundraising efforts or would like to verify the validity of an organization or person raising money on Deputy Swanger's behalf, please get in touch with Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director for KCSO, at Kimberly.glenn@knoxsheriff.org
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Update 4 cont. Thank you for your continued prayers, positive thoughts, and encouragement. They mean so much to his family, friends, and blue family. There is ONE approved GoFundMe established by Blue Line Tennessee Inc., and another fundraiser by Knox Tactical.
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UPDATE 4- June 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Deputy Swanger remains in the Trauma Intensive Care and has moved all of his limbs this morning. This is an improvement. We are grateful for his progress and understand that with a head injury like the one he sustained, it will take time.
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Update 3 cont. Thank you to the medical and support staff at UT Medical Center for your dedicated care of Dalton during this challenging time. Your expertise and compassion are greatly valued.
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Update 3 cont. This profession demands individuals of remarkable character—those willing to put the safety and well-being of others above their own. Deputy Swanger embodies such qualities, executing his duties with utmost professionalism and a faithful servant’s heart.
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Update 3 cont. Please know that we will continue to share updates as we can. In the meantime, we encourage you to thank the officers and deputies you may know for their unwavering service, courage, and selfless sacrifice.
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Update 3 cont. We at the Knox County Sheriff's Office sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support from our community and neighboring areas and the countless prayers and well wishes for Deputy Swanger that have poured in from every corner of the country.
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UPDATE 3- June 22, 2025 | 10:55 pm
The condition of Deputy Swanger remains relatively the same. He continues to be in the Trauma ICU at this hour. With injuries of this nature, the recovery process requires time and patience.
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@knoxsheriff PRAYERS FOR Deputy Swanger! Our hearts are hurting after witnessing this horrible incident! Was relieved to know ya'll got the person who did this! Thanks for keeping us updated! Ya'll are our family too! #KnoxCountySheriff #DeputySwanger #OPLive
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Donations can be made here for those interested: https://t.co/e3CSLK9ROs
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🚨 UPDATE 2: June 22, 2025 | 12:15 PM
The suspect, Christopher Michael Hensley, 44, of Powell, faces several charges:
- Attempted second-degree murder
- Aggravated assault on a first responder
- Domestic assault
- Firearm possession with intent
- Drug-related charges
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🩺 Deputy Swanger remains in the ICU. We are grateful for your prayers and the community's support. Stay tuned here for more updates as available. #SupportOurOfficers
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🚔 UPDATE: June 22, 2025 | 6:20 AM
The suspect is now in custody. The Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Details on the suspect's identity and charges will follow. #KnoxCounty
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For live updates, follow our social media channels and visit our official website. Thank you for your continued support. #KnoxSheriffUpdates
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🙏 Sheriff Tom Spangler asks the community for prayers and support during this difficult time. He remains at the hospital with Deputy Swanger. #KnoxCounty
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Statement from Sheriff Tom Spangler: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Swanger and his family. We commit to a thorough investigation and use all resources to find the individual responsible." #PrayForSwanger
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🧱 During the incident, the suspect struck Deputy Swanger with a large rock or brick. Swanger is in critical condition at UTMC. The search for the suspect is ongoing. #KnoxCounty
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📍 Knox County Sheriff's Office Investigates Incident Involving Injured Deputy
Knoxville, TN — Deputies responded to a shooting on Stanley Rd on June 21, 2025. An altercation resulted in injuries to Deputy Dalton Swanger. More details to come. #KnoxCounty https://t.co/jGSn951R9J
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Knox County Sheriff's Office has received inquiries about the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua. At this time, KCSO’s Gang Unit has no active investigations involving this group. Additionally, there are not any individuals identified as Tren De Aragua in our corrections facilities.
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Take care of your furry friends this week! 🎇🎆 https://t.co/r6jylwRVq9
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SILVER ALERT - PLEASE SHARE! https://t.co/rUuTt6SsVZ
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