KPD looking for two people for questioning in North Knoxville shooting

When officers arrived on scene, they found a man that had been shot at least one time, officials said.
KPD looking for two people for questioning in North Knoxville shooting
By David Sikes
Published: Mar. 11, 2023 at 6:27 PM EST|Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:43 AM EDT
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Police Department investigators are looking for two people for questioning in a weekend shooting, according to Communications Manager Scott Erland.

Erland said an investigation was started after the victim, now identified as Artimeyo Folks, 25, of Detroit, was found outside of a Western Heights apartment complex on Reed Street around 1 p.m. Saturday.

When officers arrived, Erland said, they found Folks with at least one gunshot wound. Folks was reportedly transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Now, KPD is looking for Ronald Rogers, 26, and Carissa Rogers, 28, for questioning.

Ronald Rogers, 26, and Carissa Rogers, 28
Ronald Rogers, 26, and Carissa Rogers, 28(KPD)

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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