Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/
A Nashville man has been charged with a federal firearms violation after allegedly shooting at a Metro Nashville police officer. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Thomas J. Jaworski.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Knykholas Lane from Nashville, was already on probation for two felony counts of aggravated burglary. Officers responded to the 700 block of Lewis Street following a complaint about an armed individual attempting to break into a residence.
In the early hours of November 19, 2024, officers spotted Lane as a suspect in the reported break-in and ordered him to halt. Lane fled and during the pursuit, he reportedly had a pistol in his right hand. According to the complaint, Lane fired at an MNPD officer who returned fire and struck Lane twice. A Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol used by Lane was recovered at the scene. He was then taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities later discovered that Lane had outstanding warrants for domestic violence and false imprisonment charges.
“Stopping armed felons who put members of our community at risk is among our highest priorities,” stated Acting United States Attorney Thomas J. Jaworski. “When those individuals put not just citizens but also our police officers in danger, we will act swiftly to hold offenders accountable.”
If found guilty, Lane could face up to 15 years in federal prison.
The investigation is being conducted by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Kurtzman is handling prosecution duties.
It is important to note that a federal complaint is merely an allegation and the defendant remains innocent until proven guilty in court.
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