NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Nashville man, Knykholas Lane, 21, has been federally charged with a firearms violation after allegedly firing at a Metro Nashville Police officer.
According to court documents, in the early morning hours of November 19, 2024, officers observed Lane as the suspect in the possible break-in and ordered him to stop. However, Lane fled on foot, and as officers pursued him, they observed a pistol in his right hand. According to the complaint, Lane then pointed the pistol at an MNPD officer and fired a shot.
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The officer returned fire, striking Lane twice. Officers recovered a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol which Lane had used to shoot at the officer. Lane was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
After the shooting, officers learned that Lane also had outstanding warrants for his arrest on charges of Domestic Violence and False Imprisonment.
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“Stopping armed felons who put members of our community at risk is among our highest priorities,” said Acting United States Attorney Thomas J. Jaworski. “When those individuals put not just citizens but also our police officers in danger, we will act swiftly to hold offenders accountable.”
Lane was subsequently arrested and faces a maximum of 15 years in federal prison if convicted.
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