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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
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.
New York Post
13 hours ago
- New York Post
Sheriff's deputy beaten into critical condition on live TV show by suspect he was seeking
A Tennessee sheriff's deputy was beaten badly on a livestreamed cop-themed television show by the same suspect he was trying to track down, according to a report. 'On Patrol: Live' captured the harrowing moment on Saturday when Knox County sheriff's deputy Dalton Swanger was knocked into critical condition by suspect Christopher Hensley in a wooded area in a residential Knoxville neighborhood, Law and Crime reported. 3 Deputy Dalton Swanger with the Knox County Sheriff's Department was sent into the ICU after being beaten by a suspect while participating in a live-streamed television show. Knox County Sheriff Advertisement Officers were responding to calls of a shooting in the neighborhood, seeking Hensley, 44, who drew cops to the dark wooded area behind a home. 'Sheriff's office!' several deputies yell into the woods, to which a voice from the darkness replied with challenging expletives. Deputy Swanger then went into the thicket to presumably confront the suspect, who deputies believed to be armed, with his own gun drawn. Advertisement Video showed Swanger then fall down on his side, limp, as the 44-year-old suspect allegedly struck the cop in the face with a brick or a rock. '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,'' 'On Patrol: Live' co-host Tom Rizzo said in a statement posted to Facebook. 3 Swanger was pulled from the dark wooded area by fellow deputies and was soon taken to the hospital where he was entered into the ICU. Peacock Swanger's girlfriend told local news station WBIR that she was watching when the grievous assault occurred. Advertisement Fellow deputies dragged Swanger's limp body out of the woods by his arms. The tough Tennessean attempted to brush off the injury, but soon took a turn for the worse when cameras turned off. Swanger, whose age is not known, was unresponsive when brought to Tennessee Medical Center where in remains in the intensive care unit, Law and Crime reported. The Knox County Sheriff's Office announced that Swanger, though not out of the woods, has made small strides in his recovery and is able to move all four of his limbs, the report stated. Advertisement Hensley was arrested after the end of the broadcast and has been 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, the outlet reported. 3 Swanger attempted to brush off the injury but soon collapsed and became unresponsive when the cameras cut off, the report stated. Peacock A GoFundMe for Swanger has raised over $65,000.
