Maryville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, August 25, 2016
Add to My HeroesKenneth Ray Moats
Police Officer Kenny Moats was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call at a home near the intersection of Kerrway Lane and Alcoa Trail at approximately 4:00 pm.
Patrol units had responded to the home earlier in the day for a domestic dispute. Patrol units were sent to the address a second time when another call was received by dispatchers stating one of the subjects was now armed. Officer Moats and a second narcotics detective who happened to be in the area responded to the scene to assist patrol units.
They parked their vehicle approximately 70 yards from the residence and assisted one person from the home before taking cover behind their car. As they waited for patrol units to arrive the subject opened fire from a garage, striking Officer Moats in the neck. The other detective as well as a responding Blount County sheriff's deputy were able to return fire before taking the subject into custody.
On May 1, 2017, the suspect pleaded guilty to murder and five other charges. He was sentenced to life without parole plus 56 years.
Officer Moats had served with the Maryville Police Department for nine years and was assigned to the Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 156
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 228 ReflectionsI am incredibly sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero. As a former born and raised Townsend Tennessee resident, I think of Officer Moats very often. I thank him and all the brave men and women of Blount county law enforcement for their continuous dedication to keeping us safe as well as putting the residents of Tennessee before themselves day after day. I believe with utmost certainty that our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Wife, three wonderful children, Friends and all Members of the Maryville Police Department.
Gone for never forgotten 156. You are forever a hero.
Madison Sharpless
May 11, 2023
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