Adrian Robuck, 25, was fatally shot while working as an armed security guard at The Kave nightclub on Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville on May 20, 2023. Another person was wounded in the same early-morning attack. Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack but say Robuck was not the intended victim; he was on duty protecting patrons at the time.

Robuck served as a military police officer in the Army National Guard and was a graduate of Austin East High School, where he played in the Roadrunner band and participated in ROTC. Family and friends describe him as a peacemaker who cared for others and was passionate about his role in security. His mother has urged witnesses to come forward.

No arrests had been announced as of late May 2023, and a reward was offered for information leading to those responsible. If anyone was at The Kave that night or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.