On November 16, 2024, at approximately 9:59PM, the Greenville Police Department, Greenville Fire Department and Greenville Township Rescue responded to an address in the 600 block of Walnut Street in reference to a report of a male being stabbed. Upon arrival at the scene, medical treatment was rendered to the victim, Kyle L. Brown (35 years of age), who was later transported via CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital. The suspect, Matthew E. McKnight (48 years of age), was located near the scene and placed under arrest and incarcerated at the Darke County Jail.
After being transported to Miami Valley Hospital, Mr. Brown succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
This case remains under the investigation by the Greenville Police Department and the Darke County Coroner’s Office and will be reviewed by the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office for charges against the suspect.