Knoxville Man Charged With Attempted Robbery of Officer

Knoxville Man Charged With Attempted Robbery of Officer
Left: Brandon M. Williams, arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a police officer. (Knox County Sheriff's Office); Right: Location of the alleged attempted robbery. Screenshot of Google Maps
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—A man in Tennessee has been arrested after authorities say he tried to rob a Knoxville police officer who was sitting in an unmarked police car.

Citing a police report, the Knoxville News-Sentinel says the officer was sitting in the driver’s seat of his car in a parking lot Saturday when 22-year-old Brandon A. Williams opened the passenger door and demanded money.

Police say the officer identified himself and drew his weapon, prompting Williams to flee before being caught.