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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Officer left in critical condition after suspect he was tracking turned on him on live TV
A Tennessee sheriff's deputy who was being filmed on the job for a television show was brutally beaten by the same man he was trying to track down. 'On Patrol: Live' captured the horrendous attack on officer Dalton Swanger during Saturday night's broadcast, which left him in a critical condition, which took place while he was responding to a shooting in a nearby neighborhood. The officers were tracking 44-year-old suspect Christopher Hensley as they took part in the broadcast, which follows officers on duty as they carry out their work. It's understood the suspect allegedly struck the officer in the face with either a brick or a rock. Co-host of the show, Tom Rizzo, said 'the entire studio went silent as we watched what happened next.' In the distressing footage, two of Swanger's colleagues hold his arms as he is dragged, semi conscious and on his back, out of harms way. Rizzo said: 'This was yet another example of an attack on the uniform…no care/concern otherwise for the person wearing it.' 'The fellow officers have to then regain composure after their brother officer is taken to a trauma center…press reset…do the job.' Swanger sustained critical head injuries and still remains in the trauma intensive care unit, his police department said in a statement on Tuesday. His condition is critical but stable, and visits have been restricted to encourage rest. They said: 'Deputy Swanger continues to improve, making minor yet significant improvements. This healing journey will take time, patience, and continued fervent prayer.' A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family with a note that he is now unable to work 'his second job' to provide for his family. The suspect was ultimately arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault on a first responder, possession of a firearm with intent to go armed and manufacturing, delivering, selling, possession of a controlled substance. Sheriff Tom Spangler said: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Swanger and his family during this challenging time. We are committed to thoroughly investigating this matter and are utilizing all available resources. 'I am at the hospital with Deputy Swanger and asking our community to do what they do best, pray!' Hensley's bond was set at $2.025million and he will next appear in court on August 20.
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Sheriff's deputy assaulted on live TV
The Knox County deputy was left in a critical condition after the violent crime, which took place while he was responding to a shooting in a nearby neighborhood. The officers were tracking 44-year-old suspect Christopher Hensley on Saturday as they took part in the broadcast, which follows officers on duty as they carry out their work. Hensley drew the officers into a dark wooded area behind a residential block. Deputy Swanger walked blindly into the darkness with his own weapon drawn, but moments later video cut to Swanger limp and laying on his side. It's understood the suspect allegedly struck the officer in the face with either a brick or a rock. Co-host of the show, Tom Rizzo, said 'the entire studio went silent as we watched what happened next.' 'His mates dragging him to safety to render aid… as Dalton tried to regain his feet, says, 'I'm going to be heavy'. In the distressing footage, two of Swanger's colleagues hold his arms as he is dragged, semi conscious and on his back, out of harms way. They tried to help him to his feet as blood pooled at his head. 'This was yet another example of an attack on the uniform…no care/concern otherwise for the person wearing it,' Rizzo said. 'The fellow officers have to then regain composure after their brother officer is taken to a trauma center…press reset…do the job.' Swanger sustained critical head injuries and still remains in the trauma intensive care unit, his police department said in a statement on Tuesday. His condition is critical but stable, and visits have been restricted to encourage rest. 'Deputy Swanger continues to improve, making minor yet significant improvements. This healing journey will take time, patience, and continued fervent prayer,' they said. A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family with a note that he is now unable to work 'his second job' to provide for his family. The suspect was ultimately arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault on a first responder, possession of a firearm with intent to go armed and manufacturing, delivering, selling, possession of a controlled substance.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment sheriff's deputy is beaten into critical condition on live TV show after suspect turned on him
A sheriff's deputy who was being filmed on the job for a television show was brutally beaten by the same man he was trying to track down. 'On Patrol: Live' captured the horrendous attack on Tennessee officer Dalton Swanger during Saturday night's broadcast. The Knox County deputy was left in a critical condition after the violent crime, which took place while he was responding to a shooting in a nearby neighborhood. The officers were tracking 44-year-old suspect Christopher Hensley on Saturday as they took part in the broadcast, which follows officers on duty as they carry out their work. Hensley drew the officers into a dark wooded area behind a residential block. Deputy Swanger walked blindly into the darkness with his own weapon drawn, but moments later video cut to Swanger limp and laying on his side. It's understood the suspect allegedly struck the officer in the face with either a brick or a rock. Co-host of the show, Tom Rizzo, said 'the entire studio went silent as we watched what happened next.' 'His mates dragging him to safety to render aid… as Dalton tried to regain his feet, says, ''I'm going to be heavy''.' In the distressing footage, two of Swanger's colleagues hold his arms as he is dragged, semi conscious and on his back, out of harms way. They tried to help him to his feet as blood pooled at his head. 'This was yet another example of an attack on the uniform…no care/concern otherwise for the person wearing it,' Rizzo said. 'The fellow officers have to then regain composure after their brother officer is taken to a trauma center…press reset…do the job.' Swanger sustained critical head injuries and still remains in the trauma intensive care unit, his police department said in a statement on Tuesday. His condition is critical but stable, and visits have been restricted to encourage rest. 'Deputy Swanger continues to improve, making minor yet significant improvements. This healing journey will take time, patience, and continued fervent prayer,' they said. Deputy Swanger walked blindly into the darkness with his own weapon drawn, but moments later video cut to Swanger limp and laying on his side A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family with a note that he is now unable to work 'his second job' to provide for his family. The suspect was ultimately arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault on a first responder, possession of a firearm with intent to go armed and manufacturing, delivering, selling, possession of a controlled substance. Sheriff Tom Spangler said: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Swanger and his family during this challenging time. We are committed to thoroughly investigating this matter and are utilizing all available resources. 'I am at the hospital with Deputy Swanger and asking our community to do what they do best, pray!' Hensley's bond was set at $2.025million and he will next appear in court on August 20.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy in intensive care after he was attacked by Powell man
A 44-year-old Powell man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after he critically injured a Knox County Sheriff's Office deputy in an attack June 21. Deputy Dalton Swanger was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for treatment and is being cared for in the intensive care unit. The man charged, Christopher Hensley, was detained after a search following the attack with a large brick or rock, and also is charged with aggravated assault on a first responder, domestic assault, possession of a firearm with intent to go armed and manufacturing/selling/possession of a controlled substance. The sheriff's office was called to the 7800 block of Stanley Road shortly before 10:15 p.m. June 21 on a complaint about someone firing guns. When deputies arrived, the sheriff's office said, Hensley attacked and injured Swanger. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Swanger and his family during this challenging time," Sheriff Tom Spangler said in a news release. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Deputy in intensive care after he was attacked by Powell man
