Knoxville Police Investigating after 21-Year-Old Found Shot on Western Avenue

KPD is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the 400 block of E. Oldham Ave. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Knoxville Police Investigating after 21-Year-Old Found Shot on Western Avenue

Posted on May 7, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a 21-year-old man was found shot over the weekend on Western Avenue.

KPD officials say officers responded to the 3900 block of Western Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday to find a man who reportedly said he was driving and had crashed into another car, then left the scene. He also told police that the other car followed him and shot at him.

KPD says the man also did not cooperate with their investigation, not giving any information to identify the suspect.

The investigation is ongoing.

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