Knoxville Police investigators are continuing to review evidence today related 
to the Thursday evening shooting of two men inside an apartment in the Fort 
Sanders neighborhood. 

UT student Crestus Roser was injured and former student Sawyer Webb was 
killed.  Knoxville Police are following several leads and have determined the 
apparent motive.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Knoxville 
Police Department's crime information line at 865-215-7212. Callers can remain 
anonymous.

Knoxville Police Department has primary jurisdiction for the Fort Sanders area. 
The densely populated neighborhood is adjacent to the north side of campus 
and it is home to a large number of UT students, as well as some faculty and 
staff. There are also numerous residents in the community who have no 
affiliation with the university.

With this in mind, UTPD and KPD have partnered in enhancing patrols of the 
area over recent years. Both agencies assign a designated patrol to the Fort 
Sanders area daily, and respond to incidents that occur. The agencies work 
on specific initiatives to identify potential problems and raise overall 
awareness about safety. UTPD supplements the KPD patrol function in the 
area with bicycle officers, foot patrols, and motorcycles along with marked 
and unmarked police vehicles.

This semester, UT Police, Knoxville Police, the Dean of Students Office, and 
Student Government Association have conducted several "safety blitz" 
outreach efforts, making more than 1000 contacts with people in the 
neighborhood. Ongoing plans will further involve community members in crime 
prevention and reduction initiatives.

UTPD is emphasizing that faculty, students, and staff in and around the UT 
campus should:

Remain aware of their surroundings: Perpetrators of criminal activity often 
target people they perceive to be distracted, intoxicated, or unaware of their 
surroundings.  By paying attention to their surroundings and avoiding being 
intoxicated, individuals can greatly reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

Avoid walking alone at night.  Be wary when approached by strangers, as 
robberies and assaults often stem from aggressive panhandling. Students are 
also urged to avoid opening or unlocking doors for people they do not know.  
Also ensure all windows and doors are locked at all times, even when you are 
home.

Most serious crime reported around our campus has occurred in the early 
morning hours. UTPD encourages every member of the community to utilize 
safety resources including the 100 blue phones around campus, which provide 
a direct link to UTPD and the T-Link night shuttle. You can also contact UTPD 
directly at (865) 974-3114.

Please contact KPD or UTPD any time you need assistance or notice anything 
suspicious. You can also provide information or report a crime anonymously at 
http://web.utk.edu/~utpolice/Silent_Witness.html
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