Blount County, Tennessee - The Blount County Sheriff's Office is offering a reward of a hundred thousand dollars for information leading to the arrest of Kenneth DeHart, a 42-year-old suspect wanted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. The reward announcement comes after Deputy Kenneth McGowan lost his life in a tragic incident during a routine traffic stop on Thursday. Another deputy was injured in the altercation but managed to return fire.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and left law enforcement officials committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice. Kenneth DeHart remains at large, posing a threat to public safety, and local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
