On a late September day in Knoxville, Tennessee, the life of Norman Walter Liske, a 60-year-old male, was brought to a sudden and violent end. It was Saturday, September 25, 2021, when Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a shooting reported at a residence on Parkridge Drive. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Liske suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Tragically, the injuries he sustained proved to be fatal.
The investigation into the shooting quickly led to the identification of a suspect, who was promptly taken into custody at the scene. The individual arrested was identified as Wyatt Walter Liske. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, detectives with the Major Crimes Unit began to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter. The initial belief of the investigators was that the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Following his arrest, Wyatt Walter Liske was charged with second-degree murder in connection with his father's death. The investigation into the homicide was described as active and ongoing as authorities continued to gather information and evidence. Norman, remembered as a creative and talented man who loved cars and was always willing to help others, was a retired drywall contractor. He was a husband and father, leaving behind a family to grapple with the shocking loss.
