Body-camera footage of the events leading up to a police shooting that took place on the 2600 block of Fairview Street last Tuesday has been made public by the Knoxville Police Department. After receiving 9-1-1 calls regarding a disturbance involving a man brandishing an axe, authorities arrived on the scene.
Just before 1:15 p.m., officers Eric Smith and Alexandra Burns were the first to reach the scene and face Christopher Arons, the 52-year-old male who was involved in the altercation. Arons was shot during the altercation and was taken to UT Medical Center. Arons is making progress toward recovery despite the gravity of the shooting, and he has been charged with two counts of vandalism and aggravated assault.
In compliance with Knoxville Police Department protocol, the video footage—which contains graphic content—has been made public. By rapidly disclosing information about significant incidents, the policy seeks to promote transparency in the community. Please be aware that there are some potentially upsetting pictures in the video.
The shooting is being investigated independently by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. In the meantime, an internal administrative inquiry is being carried out by the Knoxville Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards. Officer Smith and Officer Burns have been placed on regular administrative leave while these investigations proceed.
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