Two victims identified, one suspect arrested as police search for other suspect after fatal shooting near The Pint House

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE ) — The Knoxville Police Department has identified the two men who died after a shooting near a bar on Merchant Drive overnight Tuesday , and the search is continuing for one of the two suspects believed to be involved.

KPD shared in an update Wednesday morning that the deceased victims have been identified as Zachery Herrera , 28 of Knoxville, and John Goosie, 41 of Knoxville. The suspects in the shooting and assault were identified as Kevin Matthews , 40, and Steven Davis , 36.

While Davis was arrested by police Tuesday night, efforts remain ongoing as of Wednesday morning to locate Matthews, KPD said, and shared a photo of him while adding that Matthews should be considered armed and dangerous.

Investigators worked the scene all day Tuesday, KPD said and were able to share the following details from the fatal incident:

“Based on the investigation, which included a review of the business’s surveillance footage, Matthews and Davis approached the bar and started assaulting Herrera outside of the front entrance for reasons that remain unknown. Herrera was a security guard at The Pint House. Goosie was a patron who was attempting to break up the fight.

“At some point during the altercation, Matthews pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, striking both Herrera and Goosie. An adult woman also suffered minor injuries from a graze wound to the foot. Herrera died at the UT Medical Center, while Goosie died at the scene.

“Matthews is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder, while Davis was charged with aggravated assault and violation of parole.

“Davis was taken into custody last night by Organized Crime Unit detectives and Community Engagement Response Team officers. Davis was located in the parking lot of the Shell gas station at 6210 Asheville Highway last night just before 10 p.m.”

The investigation is ongoing, KPD said, and anyone with information concerning Matthews’ whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org , via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward.

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