Knoxville Police ask for tips on vehicle connected to Sunday shooting

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is asking the public for information about a vehicle seen near the scene of a shooting near Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Sunday evening.

Knoxville Police shared photos of the vehicle, which they said appears to be a GMC Yukon.

According to police, around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, shots were fired from the vehicle in the area of Lakeside Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and a 41-year-old man who was outside of his home at the time was struck in the leg. KPD said the man’s injuries were non-life-threatening.

Police responded to the scene around 7:40 p.m. Sunday. KPD said the victim reported that two occupants of different passing vehicles were shooting at each other when he was struck.

Police later located one of the vehicles believed to be involved in the shooting on Mississippi Avenue and detained both occupants for questioning.

Anyone who has information about the GMC Yukon is asked to contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org , via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward.

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