Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death

The investigation brought the sheriff's office’s major crimes unit to a home on Strawberry Plains Pike near Avis Lane, according to KCSO officials. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a body is found in East Knox County.

Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say their major crimes unit went to a home around noon yesterday (Wednesday) on Strawberry Plains Pike near Avis Lane.

KCSO says the investigation is ongoing and information, at this time, is limited.

This is a developing story.

The investigation brought the sheriff’s office’s major crimes unit to a home on Strawberry Plains Pike near Avis Lane, according to KCSO officials. (Courtesy: WVLT)

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