$100,000 Reward Offered in Search for Suspect in Deputy's Death

The Blount County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee has announced a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kenneth DeHart. DeHart is the suspect in the shooting of Deputy Greg McGowan and Deputy Shelby Eggers, who had pulled him over for erratic driving and failure to maintain a lane in Maryville, Tennessee.

Authorities have been diligently searching for DeHart, with the help of nearly 150 law enforcement officers and federal agents from various departments across the state. Unfortunately, Deputy McGowan succumbed to his injuries, while Deputy Eggers sustained injuries.

In connection with the case, the suspect's brother, Marcus Erving DeHart, and girlfriend, Carrie Matthews, have been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact.

Warrants have been issued for Kenneth DeHart for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and felon in possession of a firearm. These warrants are without bond, indicating the seriousness of the charges against him.

To aid in the search for DeHart, several entities have contributed to the reward fund. The U.S. Marshals Service has offered $10,000, Blount County has contributed $10,000, and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers has provided $2,000. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has offered $2,500, Knox County has contributed $10,000, and Smith & Wesson CEO Mark Smith has added a staggering $40,000 to the reward.

Additionally, the Police Benevolent Fund has created a donation fund to support the family of Deputy McGowan during this difficult time.

The authorities are urging anyone with information about Kenneth DeHart's whereabouts to come forward and help bring justice to Deputy Greg McGowan and his family. The reward serves as an incentive for individuals to provide crucial information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect.