Teen charged with homicide after deadly apartment complex shooting

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A 16-year-old boy was charged with reckless homicide in connection to a deadly apartment complex shooting that killed another 16-year-old boy.

Knoxville Police Department investigators were on the scene of a deadly shooting at Big Oaks Apartments, located at 3807 Middlebrook Pike, just after 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 29. Officers said they found the 16-year-old dead in the breezeway of the first floor.

Several possible witnesses were located and detained for questioning, according to officials.

WVLT News’ Gwendolyn Ducre learned private armed guards are hired to patrol the complex, but no one was working at the time of the shooting.

“Following continued investigation, a second 16-year-old male who was detained at the scene was taken into custody for an outstanding juvenile petition,” KPD Spokesman Scott Erland said. “Charges are also pending from the shooting.”

Erland confirmed with WVLT News that the teen was charged with possession of a firearm by a juvenile, reckless homicide and tampering with evidence.

The investigation is ongoing.

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