Slasher Kills Grandma, Calls 911 After Botched Suicide

"KNOXVILLE, TN — An early morning stabbing, attempted suicide leaves one person dead and another in the hospital.

"It happened around 5:45AM on 1406 Payne Road.

"KPD says the 29 year old suspect called 911 after stabbing his 82 year old grandmother and himself.

"A person who identified herself as a family member identified the victim as 82-year-old Mary Louise Harrison.

"Kathy McKee, who said she was the granddaughter of the victim and a cousin of the suspect, whom she called Billy, said the suspect had been treated several times at Peninsula Mental Health Center.

"The unidentified victim died at the scene, while the unidentified suspect is currently in surgery at U.T. Medical Center.

"The incident happen in the downstairs part of the home, while family members upstairs were not aware of what had happen until police arrived.

"The investigation continues as police wait to interview the suspect about a possible motive."

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