Decarlos M Knox
Shelby County · Booked Feb 24, 2026
Booking #26102991
Personal Information
Decarlos Knox was booked in Shelby County on Feb 24, 2026 on 4 felonies, 1 misdemeanor, including Second Degree Murder and 5 other charges.
Charges (6)
Second Degree Murder
Original: Charge Code: 41016 Charge Description: CRIMINAL ATTEMPT-SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Second-degree murder is intentionally killing another person, or killing someone through unlawful distribution of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs (or fentanyl/carfentanil) when the drug directly causes the death. Punishment ranges from 15 to 60 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines, with enhanced sentences if the victim is a minor or if the defendant committed multiple acts of domestic abuse against the same victim showing a pattern of conduct likely to cause death.
Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000
Second Degree Murder
Original: Charge Code: 41016 Charge Description: CRIMINAL ATTEMPT-SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Second-degree murder is intentionally killing another person, or killing someone through unlawful distribution of Schedule I or Schedule II drugs (or fentanyl/carfentanil) when the drug directly causes the death. Punishment ranges from 15 to 60 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines, with enhanced sentences if the victim is a minor or if the defendant committed multiple acts of domestic abuse against the same victim showing a pattern of conduct likely to cause death.
Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: Charge Code: 22482 Charge Description: EMPLOY FIREARM W/I TO COMMIT FELONY
It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Firearm During Dangerous Felony
Original: Charge Code: 22482 Charge Description: EMPLOY FIREARM W/I TO COMMIT FELONY
It is illegal to possess a firearm with the intent to use it armed during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony (any felony involving violence, threat of violence, or serious bodily injury). Violation is a Class D felony (2-12 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine), and can be enhanced to a Class C felony depending on the circumstances or nature of the underlying felony.
Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
Unlawful Weapon Possession
Original: Charge Code: 21229 Charge Description: CONVICTED FELON IN POSS OF HANDGUN
It is illegal to carry or possess certain weapons including firearms, knives, or items designed to cause serious injury or death. Base punishment is up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $500 in fines. Penalties increase to felonies (1-6 years) if the weapon is carried during commission of a felony, near school property, or in certain other circumstances. ---
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
Vandalism
Original: Charge Code: 27024 Charge Description: VANDALISM $1000 OR LESS
It is illegal to intentionally damage someone else's property by destroying it, making it unusable, defacing it, or contaminating it with chemicals or toxic substances. The offense includes damaging merchandise in stores and marking or defacing government property. A violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. The charge is enhanced to a Class E felony (1-6 years prison) in certain circumstances, such as for repeat offenses or especially serious property damage.
Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500