Knoxville Man Convicted of Murder after Shooting Roommate over Argument about Dog, DA Says

Officials said Stefen White shot his roommate following an argument about cleaning up after a dog. (Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville Man Convicted of Murder after Shooting Roommate over Argument about Dog, DA Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County man is facing prison time following a second degree murder conviction.

A jury found 35-year-old Stefen White guilty in the shooting death of his roommate about a year ago.

The DA’s office says on the evening of the shooting, White and the victim were arguing over White refusing to clean up after his dogs when White pulled a 9mm handgun and shot the victim in the chest three times.

Sentencing for White is set for February, 2025.

Officials said Stefen White shot his roommate following an argument about cleaning up after a dog. (Courtesy: KPD)

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