Author Summary
Deputy Shelby Eggers, wounded in a 2024 shooting by Kenneth DeHart, testified at his new preliminary hearing on November 25, 2025, detailing the traffic stop incident that killed Deputy Greg McCowan. (148 characters)
Testimony Details
Deputy Shelby Eggers testified shortly after 10:15 a.m. on November 25 during the hearing. She recounted events from the February 2024 traffic stop on Sevierville Road, where DeHart allegedly shot her and fatally wounded Deputy Greg McCowan.
Eggers described asking DeHart multiple times to exit his vehicle, followed by warnings before McCowan used a taser. She noted not seeing DeHart draw his gun but recognized when shots were fired.
Case Background
Kenneth DeHart faces charges including first-degree murder for McCowan's death, attempted murder, and weapon possession as a felon. The hearing addressed probable cause from dashcam footage showing erratic driving. Prosecutors seek the death penalty.
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