The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that left a man in critical condition, following events that unfolded on Sunday afternoon in north Knoxville, as reported by WVLT. At approximately 4:30 p.m., the victim arrived at Fort Sanders Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was later transferred to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for further treatment.
Authorities have pinpointed the shooting location in the 3000 block of Woodbine Avenue, after which the victim managed to drive himself away from the scene and park his vehicle in a lot near Baxter Avenue and Marion Street, before being picked up and taken to the hospital, as detailed by WATE.
In the course of the investigation, police are on the lookout for a possible suspect vehicle described as a black full-size SUV seen leaving the area after the shooting. However, the motive behind the violent act remains shrouded in uncertainty at this time, according to WBIR.
The Knoxville Police Department is actively seeking information to aid the ongoing investigation and encourages anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward, as per WBIR. Tipsters may contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 865-215-7165 or utilizing various online and app-based platforms where they can remain unnamed yet could be eligible for a cash reward.
