Knoxville Police seek suspect after fatal stabbing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a man who is suspected of fatally stabbing someone Sunday morning.

Corey Huff, 41, is wanted on accusations of first-degree murder. Anyone who sees him should not approach him but should call 911 immediately.

Around 6 a.m., KPD officers went to the Kenjo convenience store on N. Broadway. They found a man outside the store who had been stabbed. First responders tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives soon identifies Huff as the suspect. According to KPD, Huff left the scene in a red 2005 Chevrolet Silverado with a Tennessee license plate reading 672BSFG. Police believe that, after the stabbing, Huff was involved in a hit-and-run near I-40 West and I-275 in West Knoxville. Police said he drove away from the scene west on I-40.

The circumstances are still under investigation, and detectives haven’t found any prior connection between Huff and the victim.

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If you have information on his whereabouts, call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 877-363-8847 or **TIPS, and go online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org, via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward.