DA: Oak Ridge Man Convicted of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter, Drug Charges

In July 2023, Kevin Dwayne Steen, Sr. shot a woman after a verbal argument. (Courtesy: District Attorney General Dave Clark's Office)

DA: Oak Ridge Man Convicted of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter, Drug Charges

Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI) A Oak Ridge man is convicted of multiple charges including attempted voluntary manslaughter after shooting at a woman in July 2023.

Officials with District Attorney General Dave Clark’s office say 59-year-old Kevin Dwayne Steen, Sr. was convicted of attempted voluntary manslaughter and drug charges on June 30th following a weeklong trial.

Steen stood accused of shooting at the woman after a verbal argument ensued on or about July 30, 2023.

The Anderson County Grand Jury issued indictments against Steen in June 2024. District Attorney General Dave Clark said he was convicted on June 30, 2025 on the following:

  • Attempted voluntary manslaughter
  • Possession of a weapon by a violent convicted felon
  • Reckless endangerment involving a deadly weapon
  • Tampering with evidence
  • Maintain dwelling
  • Possession of Schedule II drug (cocaine) for resale > .5 grams
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia

“We are grateful to the efforts of Assistant District Attorney Kevin J. Allen and all of those who helped bring justice to the victim in this case,” Clark said.

Steen is set to be sentenced on September 29, 2025.

In July 2023, Kevin Dwayne Steen, Sr. shot a woman after a verbal argument. (Courtesy: District Attorney General Dave Clark’s Office)