Police investigation into deadly Knoxville shooting continues, no charges filed

The Knoxville Police Department is still investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Magnolia Avenue Saturday morning, and a KPD official has confirmed investigators know the identities of everyone involved.
Published: Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:54 PM EDT|Updated: 17 hours ago

What This Story Is About

  • The Knoxville Police Department is still investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Magnolia Avenue Saturday morning.

Why It Matters

  • A KPD official has confirmed investigators know the identities of everyone involved.

What Happens Next

  • At this time, no one has been charged.

For Context

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is still investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Magnolia Avenue Saturday morning, and a KPD official has confirmed investigators know the identities of everyone involved.

At this time, no one has been charged.

“No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation remains ongoing,” KPD’s Scott Erland said. “KPD Homicide Unit detectives have remained in communication with the Knox County District Attorney General’s Office. Once the case file is complete, it will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for further review.”

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Erland said it’s believed the victim, 26-year-old Jouquon Jackson, had gotten into an argument with another person in the 2100 block of the road. Jackson was shot during the fight, and he later died at the University of Tennessee medical Center.