Knoxville Police Asking for Help Finding Man Accused of Aggravated Assault

Posted on April 1, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man with multiple outstanding warrants including one for aggravated assault.

KPD says 38-year-old Tayon Walker of Knoxville faces charges of aggravated assault, failure to appear and felony evading arrest. Police say the assault charge is in reference to an incident at a home on Sunset Avenue on March 27.

Anyone with information concerning Walker’s whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers anonymously at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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