Crime & Safety

City Of Knoxville - Blog: KPD Investigating Fatal Shooting On Atlantic Avenue

The investigation, which is being led by Violent Crimes Unit investigators, is in the preliminary stages.

(City of Knoxville - Blog)

January 31, 2022

At around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a shooting with a victim. Upon arrival, an adult male was located with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation, which is being led by Violent Crimes Unit investigators, is in the preliminary stages. No suspects are in custody at this time. Additional information will be made available as the investigation progresses.

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