Release updated on 04-18-26 at 9:51 AM

Detectives arrested a suspect in a robbery with drug overtones at a duplex at 863 14th Avenue South on April 15th at 11:49 p.m., that left one man dead and a second man injured.

Arrested:
John Knight, (48)

• Felony Murder in the 1st degree
• Attempted Felony Murder
• Felon in possession of a firearm

Deceased Identified: Ronnie Dials, (56)

Investigators determined that John Knight and Ronnie Dials entered the duplex at 863 14th Avenue South to rob the resident. There was an altercation, and Dials and the resident were shot. Dials died at the scene, and the resident is still being treated at the hospital for his injuries.

This is still an active investigation.

Release updated on 04-16-26 at 9:28 AM

Officers responded to a duplex at 863 14th Avenue South shortly before midnight. Investigators determined that two men were shot during a home invasion robbery with drug overtones.

One man died at the scene and the other is being treated at the hospital for his injuries.

This is still an active investigation.