KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said an 18-year-old man is dead after a shooting at a South Knoxville apartment complex.
According to KPD, police responded to Montgomery Village on Thursday around 6:30 a.m. after receiving a call about an unresponsive man near the dumpsters outside the building.
KPD arrived to find Jamarion Chambers shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said they found several spent shell casings at the scene. Based on an investigation, KPD Homicide Unit detectives believe Chambers was walking through Montogomery Village early in the morning when he was shot multiple times by an unknown suspect.
KPD said detectives are working on active leads.
Anyone with information is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a cash reward.