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11:06 AM, Jul 16, 2012   |    comments
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A man who was found shot wearing only his underwear has not been cooperating with officers.

According to Knoxville Police, Anthony Brown, Jr., 30, who lives on Washington Avenue in Knoxville, was found shot Saturday evening on Summitt Drive.

Investigators say Brown had been shot once, and was wearing only his underwear.  In a release, KPD says Brown "was less than forthcoming with information to officers and investigators."

He was taken to UT Medical Center for treatment.  

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Officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound lying on an East Knoxville street Saturday evening.

The call to the 2700 block of Summitt Avenue came in just before 6:30 p.m.

Officers say the victim was initially talking but did not give them any information about who may have shot him.

The victim was transported to UT Medical Center. His condition is unknown.

Police say, right now, they have no motive for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.