Deadly Knoxville shooting victim identified, police looking for car

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Knoxville Police Department announced they were investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday.

Officers responded to the 2400 block of Center Avenue, near the Five Points neighborhood, just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

They found a man, later identified as Emory Johnson, 25, who had been shot at least once.

“Life saving measures were attempted, however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene,” officials said.

As part of the investigation, the Knoxville Police Department is asking for any information on a blue 2005 Dodge Avenger. That car may have been abandoned or sold in the Knox County Area, KPD said.

Those with information are asked to contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at the organization’s website.

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