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KPD Investigating Shooting on Kenner Avenue

At around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shooting at 2230 Kenner Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and found an 18-year-old man near the playground who had been shot. The victim was transported to UT Medical Center with serious injuries that are not expected to be life-threatening. Officers found a loaded handgun and several spent shell casings near the victim. Multiple apartments within the complex were damaged by gunfire as well.

The shooting remains under investigation by the KPD Violent Crime Unit. Anyone with information should 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.

Posted by serland On 21 September, 2022 at 11:36 AM