Several people are taken to the hospital after a multi-car crash on Magnolia Avenue.

KPD said three cars were involved in the wreck in the 2800 block of Magnolia Avenue. One of the cars crashed into a building with people inside, but no one inside the building was injured.

KPD said multiple individuals involved in the crash were taken to the hospital with severe injuries.

KPD said two people reportedly ran from the scene following the crash.
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A waitress is richer after getting a tip from former NFL star.

Six-time pro bowler, Chad Johnson, tweeted he would be traveling to Knoxville for his daughter’s official visit with the University of Tennessee Track & Field team.

He said he would also attend the UT vs UK game, but before the game, he went to an IHOP in North Knoxville, and tweeted a picture of $14.29 bill with a $1,000 tip.

Johnson wrote on the receipt that it’s his first time in the ‘ville, going to the game tonight but I don’t know the Rocky Top song. He was seen wearing a Hendon Hooker jersey on the sidelines at the game.

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Teen is charged in Knoxville shooting

The Knoxville Police Department said Larry McBee is accused of shooting a man after a struggle over a gun outside of a home in North Knoxville on Monday.

KPD said McBee fled from officers on Wednesday, but was later taken into custody in Jefferson County.

KPD said McBee is in custody on charges of aggravated robbery and felony evading arrest.

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