On April 30, 2024, officers with the Knoxville Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1800 block of Prospect Place in the Morningside neighborhood. Responding around 11:40 p.m., they found 24-year-old Knoxville resident Zackery Schwaller lying on the ground with at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center and later pronounced dead.

The death was ruled a homicide and the Knoxville Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an active investigation. Detectives canvassed the area for evidence but, as of this report, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers; tips can be anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

If anyone knew Zackery or saw activity on Prospect Place that night, please share what you know with detectives or Crime Stoppers.