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KPD: Woman attacks four people with knife in Knoxville

A woman allegedly attacked them with a knife then fled the scene.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A woman with a knife attacked four victims Saturday night, according to a spokesperson for the Knoxville Police Department.

KPD said officers responded to the 100 block of Burwell Avenue a couple of blocks away from Fanatic Brewing Company in Knoxville at about 6:50 p.m. in reference to an aggravated assault.  

Police said when they arrived at the scene, they found four victims, including a 33-year-old mother and two 12-year-old children, who said they were attacked by a woman with a knife and fled.

The four victims are recovering from non-critical cuts and other injuries, according to KPD. All four victims were taken to East Tennessee Children's Hospital for treatment.

Officers found the suspect, 57-year-old Tracy Fazekas, and took her into custody without incident. She was charged with aggravated assault and public intoxication.

According to a spokesperson for KPD, Fazekas is an alias, and the suspect's legal name is Tracy Lynn Hollifield.

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