City Of Knoxville - Blog: Investigation Underway After Gunshot Victim Dropped Off At UT Medical Center

Press release from the City of Knoxville - Blog:

February 18, 2022

At around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the UT Medical Center, where a gunshot victim had been dropped off at the emergency room by a personal vehicle. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. At this time, it is unknown where the shooting occurred and a crime scene has not been located.

The incident remains under active investigation by the KPD Violent Crimes Unit. That investigation is in the early stages and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers by phone at 865-215-7165, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org, the P3 Tips mobile app or by texting **TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org

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