Knoxville Police Charge Suspect with Attempted First Degree Murder in Avondale Shooting

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Knoxville Police Charge Suspect with Attempted First Degree Murder in Avondale Shooting

Knoxville Police charge a man with attempted first degree murder in a shooting on Avondale Avenue.
50 Year-Old Stanley Wilson is also facing additional charges following a shooting that occurred on Avondale Avenue last (Tuesday) night.
Police say the victim, a 43-year-old man, was at Wilson’s residence in the 3300 block of Avondale Avenue when the two got into an argument. The victim says he attempted to leave when Wilson began shooting at him and his vehicle. The victim wasn't hit by the gunfire but Wilson chased the victim down Avondale Avenue and drove his truck into the rear of the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the scene.

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