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10/01/2026

10/01/2026

COURT UPDATE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Today, October 1st, marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
For me, this month is much more than a month on the calendar.
It is personal.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING
The following photographs contain graphic images of injuries resulting from domestic violence. The first photo is from July 2022 and the second photo is from March 2023. The March incident was not an isolated incident.

On March 30, 2023, my life changed forever when I was shot in the head at Midtown Auto Body in an act of domestic violence. What happened that day changed me, changed my family, and changed the way I look at domestic violence forever.

Instead of allowing that tragedy to be the end of my story, I chose to turn the pain into purpose and founded the KTG Foundation—to shine a light on domestic violence, connect victims and families with resources, and remind people that they are not alone.

Today, I also want to provide an update on the court case.

The trial is now scheduled to begin on November 3, 2027.

All pretrial motions must be filed and served no later than July 30, 2027.

There is still a long road ahead, and after everything the victims and families have endured, knowing that the trial is still more than a year away is difficult.
But we will continue to wait.

We will continue to show up.

And we will continue to speak for victims.

Domestic violence does not end when the police leave. It does not end when the news cameras go away. And for many victims, it does not end when they leave an abusive relationship.

The effects can last a lifetime.

That is why Domestic Violence Awareness Month matters.

It is an opportunity to talk about something that too often happens behind closed doors. It is an opportunity to recognize the warning signs, support survivors, educate our communities, and make sure people know where they can turn for help.

Most importantly, it is an opportunity to remind someone who may be living in fear right now:

You are not alone.

You are not forgotten.

And your life matters.

As we begin this month, I want to thank everyone who has continued to stand beside me, my family, and the other victims throughout this long journey.

Your support has meant more than I can put into words.

Please continue to keep the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers. And throughout October, please help us shine a light on domestic violence.

Talk about it.

Learn about it.

Support survivors.

Share resources.

And if someone you know is experiencing abuse, don't look the other way.
Sometimes simply knowing that someone cares can be the first step toward finding safety.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Let's make sure the conversation doesn't stop when October ends.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING
The following photographs contain graphic images of injuries resulting from domestic violence.
These images are being shared to educate, raise awareness, and help our community understand the physical impact of domestic violence.
Viewer discretion is advised.
You may choose whether you wish to continue viewing.

— Rocky King
Founder, KTG Foundation
Owner, Midtown Auto Body

09/18/2026

COURT UPDATE — SEPTEMBER 22

I wanted to provide everyone with an update regarding the court hearing scheduled for September 22nd.

I spoke with the District Attorney today, and I was informed that the District Attorney’s Office received the toxicology expert’s report this morning.

Because the report has now been received by the DA’s Office, there is no need for the victims, families, or our supporters to attend September 22nd.

I know many of you were prepared to come back to the courthouse and stand with us again, and I cannot thank you enough for that.
The support we have received throughout this process has meant more to me than I can put into say. Every person who showed up, shared our posts, checked on us, prayed for us, or simply reminded us that we were not alone has made a difference.

For now, we are waiting to see what comes next.

I will continue to keep everyone updated as I receive more information.

Thank you for standing beside us, for standing with the victims and their families, and for continuing to remind us that we do not have to face this journey alone.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

— Rocky King
Founder, KTG Foundation
Owner, Midtown Auto Body

09/08/2026

**MY STATEMENT FOLLOWING TODAY’S COURT HEARING**

First, I want to say **THANK YOU** to every single person who showed up at the Loudon County Courthouse this morning.

To the people who took time away from work, got up early, drove to the courthouse, stood beside us, and filled those seats—**you may never truly understand what that meant to me.**

Walking into that courtroom today and having people there supporting us reminded me that we are not alone.

After more than three years of waiting, that matters.

**Your presence gave me strength today.**

Today, I walked back into the Loudon County Courthouse and came face-to-face with the man who shot me in the head on March 30, 2023.

That is something I will never be able to explain to someone who hasn't lived it.

I can still remember that day. I can still remember what happened. And I still live with the consequences of it.

Yet today, more than three years later, we are still waiting for this case to move forward.

I want to make something very clear because I don't want there to be any misunderstanding about what this case is about.

There is no question in my mind about who shot me.

The issue before the court is whether the defendant is mentally competent to stand trial and whether medications may have played a role in what happened.

Today, the defense told the court that they are still waiting on a report from a toxicology expert. We were told that report is expected to be received this Thursday.

So once again, we wait.

The court has now scheduled another hearing for September 22nd to make sure the defense has received the report and that it has been provided to the District Attorney's Office.

I understand that the defense has rights. I understand that the court has a responsibility to make sure the legal process is followed.

But what about the victims?

What about the people who have spent more than three years waiting?

What about the families who have had to relive this over and over again?

What about the person who was shot in the head and has had to carry that experience every single day since March 30, 2023?

Today, I watched the man who shot me being escorted down the hallway.

He was smiling.

I stood there watching him, knowing that this man shot me in the head—and then I watched him walk down that hallway smiling.

I can't pretend that didn't affect me.

Because while we are still dealing with the trauma of that day, while families are still waiting for answers, and while victims are still waiting for justice, it is incredibly difficult to watch the person at the center of this case seemingly go about his day while we continue to live with what happened.

I'm angry.

I'm angry that three years later, we are still waiting on reports.

I'm angry that every delay means another court date, another trip to the courthouse, another reminder of what happened.

And I'm angry that the victims seem to be the ones who are expected to simply keep waiting.

At some point, we have to recognize that justice delayed has a human cost.

These aren't just court dates.

These aren't just reports.

These aren't just legal procedures.

There are human beings behind this case.

I will always respect the judge and the legal process. I will never ask anyone to disrupt a courtroom or disrespect the court.

But I will continue to speak.

I will continue to ask questions.

And I will continue to stand up for victims.

We have waited more than three years.

On September 22nd, we will be back in that courtroom.

And I am asking our community to stand with us again.

Come to the courthouse. Sit quietly. Be respectful. Show your support for the victims and their families.

Let the court see that we haven't forgotten.

Let the victims know that they aren't standing alone.

And let everyone involved know that this community is paying attention.

We are not asking for anyone to decide the case from the courthouse hallway.

We are asking for something much simpler:

We want this case to move forward.

We want the victims to have their day in court.

We want the questions answered.

And after more than three years, we want justice.

To everyone who stood with us today:

**Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.**

When you've been through something like this, it can be easy to feel like you're fighting a battle by yourself.

Today, when I looked around that courtroom and saw all of you, **I knew I wasn't alone.**

Please continue to stand with us.

**September 22nd.**

We will be there.

**And we hope you will be there with us.**

— Rocky King
Owner, Midtown Auto Body
Founder, KTG Foundation

08/30/2026

WE NEED YOU THERE.

On September 8th at 9:00 AM, the victims and families affected by the shooting at Midtown Auto Body on March 30, 2023 will once again stand in a courtroom and wait for justice.

For more than three years, we have waited.

We have waited for answers.

We have waited for progress.

We have waited for accountability.

And we are tired of waiting in silence.

I know what it feels like to have your life changed in an instant. I know what it feels like to carry the fear, pain, and memories of that day long after the headlines have disappeared. But I also know something else:

We are not alone.

We need as many people as possible to come to the Loudon County Courthouse and fill that courtroom—not to interfere with the judicial process, not to cause a disturbance, and not to tell the judge what decision to make.

We are there to show that people are watching.

We are there to stand beside the victims.

We are there to let them know that their lives matter, their pain matters, and their voices have not been forgotten.

When a courtroom is filled with people who care, it sends a
powerful message: This community has not forgotten what happened.

I am asking everyone who can be there to please come.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your coworkers. Bring your neighbors. If you believe victims deserve to be heard and that justice deserves our attention, please stand with us.

📍 Loudon County Courthouse
📅 September 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM

Please arrive early, dress respectfully, and remember that this is a courtroom. We are there peacefully and respectfully to support the victims and their families.

Three years is a long time to wait for justice.

We have waited long enough to stand alone.

Now we need our community to stand with us.

PLEASE SHARE THIS. PLEASE SHOW UP. PLEASE STAND WITH THE VICTIMS.

— Rocky King
Founder, KTG Foundation
Owner, Midtown Auto Body

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