In a major breakthrough, Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers, has been apprehended in Knox County. The arrest was made on Tuesday at a residence on Linden Avenue, confirmed U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee, David Jolley, along with the assistance of the Knoxville Police Department.

DeHart had been wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting incident, as stated by Blount County Sheriff's Office officials. Initial reports indicated that the shooting occurred after DeHart was stopped for erratic driving, but the situation quickly escalated into violence.

"Kenneth Wayne DeHart was taken into custody a short time ago in Knoxville! Now the judicial process will take place in the court system. Thanks to all of our law enforcement partners and our community," expressed the Blount County Sheriff's Office.

The search for DeHart had been ongoing since the tragic incident occurred on Thursday night. Following the shooting, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert for DeHart, seeking the cooperation of federal agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, to aid in the search.

With DeHart now in custody, the law enforcement community and the local residents hope that justice will be served through the judicial process. Further details regarding the arrest and the upcoming legal proceedings will be revealed in due course.

The capture of the suspect serves as a testament to the determined efforts of the authorities involved in the investigation, along with the support and cooperation of the community. Their united efforts ultimately led to the swift apprehension of the individual responsible for the tragic loss of Deputy Greg McCowan and the injury sustained by Deputy Shelby Eggers.

As the case moves forward, the Blount County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, will continue to provide updates regarding the legal proceedings and any further developments that may arise.

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