Victim in deadly North Knoxville shooting identified
At this time, KPD believes the shooting happened between two roommates, but no charges have been filed at this time.
Published: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST|Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 1:24 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Police Department investigators responded to a fatal North Knoxville shooting, according to Communications Manager Scott Erland.
The shooting happened on Wednesday, Feb. 22, around 2:25 a.m. at a home on the 1200 block of West Parkway Avenue, Erland said. Officers reportedly responded to find a man, identified as Jason Cooper, 46, inside the home who had been shot.
Knoxville Fire Department and AMR personnel responded to the scene, where the victim was pronounced dead, Erland added.
Erland said KPD investigators believe the shooting happened between two roommates, but no charges have been filed at this time.
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