Knoxville Man Holds Victim at Gunpoint with AR-15 Rifle while Robbing Home, Report Says

Jackie McBee, 62 (Courtesy: JIMS)

Knoxville Man Holds Victim at Gunpoint with AR-15 Rifle while Robbing Home, Report Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man is facing charges after holding a man at gunpoint Sunday while robbing his Mount Olive Road home.

According to charging documents, 62-year-old Jackie McBee forced his way inside the victim’s residence with an AR-15 style rifle, forcing the man to get on his knees at gun point in the living room.

The report indicates the victim told police he had known McBee for years and that McBee put the rifle to the his head multiple times while another suspect moved through the house, collecting items. In all, the report said, the two got away with money, a watch and some jewelry.

McBee is in custody, charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery.

No word on the other suspect.

Jackie McBee, 62 (Courtesy: JIMS)

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