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UPDATED Aug 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Two injured in overnight shooting near N. Sixth Ave
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Knoxville police are investigating an overnight shooting near N. Sixth Avenue that left two adult men with non-life-threatening injuries. Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, officers found one victim near Summit Hill Drive and Hall of Fame Drive and later learned a second victim arrived at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Investigators found shell casings near First Creek Park and interviewed at least a dozen possible witnesses; no suspects have been arrested or charged.
WHO: Knoxville Police Department (KPD) Homicide Unit detectives; KPD officers; two adult male victims; at least a dozen possible witnesses
WHAT: An overnight shooting near N. Sixth Avenue injured two adult men; shell casings were found and witnesses were interviewed.
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026
WHERE: First Creek Park, Knoxville, TN
WHY: The circumstances and motive for the shooting have not been determined.
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