On the evening of Halloween in 2023, tragedy struck in the quiet community of Mascot, Tennessee, when 33-year-old Andrew Buckner was fatally shot. Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a possible shooting at approximately 7:45 p.m. in the 8500 block of Old Rutledge Pike. Upon their arrival, they discovered Andrew Buckner suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the shooting revealed that Buckner and another man, identified as 49-year-old Jonathan Rolen, had been involved in an argument over a missing toolbox prior to the incident. Rolen was present at the scene when law enforcement arrived and was taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently charged with voluntary manslaughter and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. It was also discovered that Rolen had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Union County.
Andrew Buckner, a resident of Knoxville, was remembered as a man with a kind nature and a love for outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles. He had attended Lenoir City High School and later earned a business degree. His greatest joy in life was being a father to his son. The unexpected and violent nature of his death sent shockwaves through the local community, who expressed their sorrow and condolences for his family.
