Jackson, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently seeking the public’s assistance in retrieving information about a homicide that occurred in a Crockett County, Tenn. residence last week.
Matt McKnight, 40, was found shot to death at approximately 1:15 p.m. in his home located at 2747 Gum Flat Rd. in Gadsden on Thursday, October 18, 2012. McKnight lived in the home with his parents and his body was discovered by his mother. It is believed that McKnight was shot to death during a home burglary. The crime scene revealed that McKnight had a physical altercation with his attacker and the suspect may have suffered injuries. TBI is requesting that if anyone knows of someone with unexplained injuries, who may or may not have received medical treatment, to contact authorities. In addition, if anyone saw suspicious activity or a suspicious vehicle between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. last Thursday near the residence where the burglary and murder occurred to contact the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office at 1-731-696-2104 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463).
The 28th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office requested TBI to investigate the homicide. TBI agents are working the case with the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office.
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