KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — Knoxville Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting incident that occurred outside a Knoxville nightclub in August.
Investigators are searching for Cashten Brown, 18, who is wanted on two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment stemming from an incident that happened during the early morning hours of August 30, 2026.
According to KPD, officers responded to reports of gunfire outside the Velvet Room, located in the 2500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, at approximately 3:50 a.m.
Police allege Brown fired multiple shots at bystanders who were across the street from the club. Investigators also say he pointed a firearm at security guards outside the business and fired additional shots as he left the area.
Despite the gunfire, authorities said no one was injured during the incident.
Detectives are continuing their efforts to locate Brown and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers anonymously at 877-363-8847. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Police cautioned that Brown should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him and instead contact law enforcement immediately.
The investigation remains ongoing.
