July 29, 2025

Fugitive Arrested in Knoxville Linked to New York Homicide

News Summary

Kyshonn Green, a fugitive wanted for the murder of J’Mere Ridley-Smith in New York, was arrested in Knoxville after exiting a Greyhound bus. Authorities quickly detained him and discovered he was armed. In a related incident, Kevin Martinez was arrested in Nashville, charged with additional gun violence linked to a separate shooting in Knoxville. Both arrests highlight ongoing issues of gun violence and public safety as the holiday season approaches.

Knoxville

A fugitive named Kyshonn Green, 32, was arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee, on the night of December 22, 2024, while suspected of being involved in a homicide case in New York. Green was taken into custody as he exited a Greyhound bus around 7:30 p.m. and was reportedly armed with a gun believed to be related to the murder.

Green is wanted for allegedly shooting and killing 25-year-old J’Mere Ridley-Smith on December 21, 2024. The incident occurred at a warehouse in Gates, New York, located near Rochester. Following the shooting, Green fled the scene and boarded a bus traveling southbound before the East Tennessee marshals office received information regarding his whereabouts.

Law enforcement learned that Green’s Greyhound bus was scheduled to stop in Knoxville, prompting the Knoxville Police Department to assist in evidence collection at the scene of his arrest. During a press conference held on Monday morning, officials from Gates provided updates concerning Green’s apprehension.

In a separate development, Kevin Martinez, 21, was arrested on the same day in Nashville while attempting to board a Greyhound bus. Martinez is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault linked to a shooting incident that occurred in Knoxville on December 19, 2024. The shooting resulted in the death of 38-year-old Ernest Glenn, who was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds. Another victim from the incident was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

The investigation into Martinez’s case suggests the shooting was targeted, according to authorities. He was located and arrested by undercover officers from the Metro Nashville Police Department in collaboration with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation just outside a Greyhound station.

Following his arrest, Knox County authorities are set to transport Martinez back to Knoxville, where he will face charges related to the shooting incident that left one dead and another seriously injured.

Background Context

Kyshonn Green’s arrest represents significant progress in the investigation of the homicide case from New York State. Law enforcement agencies across state lines are often challenged with tracking and apprehending fugitives, leading to greater reliance on cooperation between local and federal departments. The swift action taken in this case demonstrates the effectiveness of that collaboration.

Meanwhile, the incident involving Kevin Martinez further highlights the ongoing challenges related to gun violence in urban areas. The shooting on December 19 not only resulted in loss of life but also emphasized the dangers posed by ongoing disputes that can escalate into lethal violence.

Both arrests occurred shortly before the holiday season, a time typically marked by an increase in community gatherings and celebrations, drawing more attention to issues of public safety. Local authorities continue to address these challenges while striving to keep residents safe through their investigative and enforcement efforts.

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