Man Charged with Murder in ‘Suspicious Death,” Police Say

According to KPD, a woman was found dead at an apartment in the 1500 block of Daylily Drive. (Courtesy: KPD)

Man Charged with Murder in ‘Suspicious Death,” Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police investigating a “suspicious death” Tuesday in South Knoxville have now charged a man with murder.

KPD says officers were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to an apartment in the 1500 block of Daylily Drive where a woman was found dead on the front porch.

One person, later identified as 60-year-old Charles Hornberger, was detained for questioning; he is charged with first-degree murder after admitting to shooting the victim who was identified as his wife.

During the investigation, police say detectives learned from witnesses that Hornberger was heard yelling and causing a disturbance earlier in the day.

Additional information, including the woman’s identity, has not been released.

ORIGINAL STORY: Knoxville Police detectives and forensics staff are investigating a “suspicious death” in South Knoxville.

KPD says a woman was found dead at an apartment in the 1500 block of Daylily Drive, and one person was detained for questioning.

The woman’s identity, has not been released.

Police say 60-year-old Charles Hornberger was charged with first-degree murder after Knoxville Police Department officers responded to an apparent suspicious death. (Courtesy: KCSO)

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