On a Tuesday evening in Knoxville, Tennessee, 41-year-old Carlos Cozart Yarbrough was with a group of friends in a parking lot in the Lonsdale area. It was around 10:15 p.m. on October 1, 2024, in the 1900 block of Minnesota Avenue, when an assailant emerged from behind a nearby dumpster and opened fire on the crowd. In the ensuing chaos, Yarbrough was struck by at least one bullet. He was rushed to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, but he succumbed to his injuries and died.
The Knoxville Police Department's investigation into the homicide suggests that the shooting was a targeted attack, although there is no evidence to indicate that Carlos Yarbrough was the specific individual singled out by the shooter. Detectives believe multiple people were present during the incident and have urged any witnesses to come forward with information. They reviewed surveillance footage from the area and canvassed the neighborhood for potential leads.
Despite these efforts, the case has grown cold. One year after the fatal shooting, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Carlos Cozart Yarbrough. The Knoxville Police Department continues to seek assistance from the public, renewing their calls for information on the anniversary of his death. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to pursue leads in the hope of bringing a resolution to the case.
