One dead after shooting on E. Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville police say

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department said Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night on E. Magnolia Avenue near Olive Street.

Just before 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 19, KPD said officers went to the 2300 block of E. Magnolia Ave. There, officers found an 18-year-old male in the parking lot who had been shot.

According to KPD, officers provided medical aid before the victim was transported to the UT Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released.

KPD said detectives are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, adding that there’s a possibility there was an altercation before the deadly incident.

A suspect has not been positively identified or charged, and the investigation is ongoing.

KPD asks anyone with relevant information to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can be eligible to receive a cash reward.