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Man dead after East Knoxville shooting, police say

Man dead after East Knoxville shooting police say

Officials of the Knoxville Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred very early today in East Knoxville. Two men were reportedly engaged in an argument when police received this report a few minutes after 5:30 a.m. near Magnolia Avenue and Harrison Street.

Man dead after East Knoxville shooting police say

At the moment, police have responded to the location, only to find that the gentleman had died due to a gunshot wound. A little while later, the person was declared dead at the scene, and homicide detectives from KPD, along with crime lab specialists, have taken over the case.

The authorities haven’t released the identity of the victim or any other information regarding a possible suspect. KPD is asking anyone who may have knowledge of this case to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.