KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE (6/24 12:03 p.m.): The Knoxville Police Department said that the victim of the fatal shooting reported early Wednesday morning on Longview Road has been identified as 24-year-old Carlos Sweeney of Knoxville.
The investigation is being led by KPD Violent Crimes Unit. The incident is not believed to be random in nature, police said.
Investigators believe that the suspects fled the area of the shooting in a vehicle.
They are asking anyone with video capturing Sutherland Avenue, Forest Park Boulevard, Forest Hills Boulevard, or Longview Road Wednesday between 4:20 a.m. and 4:50 a.m. to share it in order to assist their investigative efforts.
Video or any other information relevant to the investigation can be shared at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or via the free mobile app, P3 Tips. Tipsters will remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a shooting left one man dead inside an apartment on Longview Road early Wednesday morning.
Around 4:30 a.m., the Knoxville Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Longview Road to conduct an investigation after receiving a 9-1-1 call that had been disconnected.
While en route to the area, police said that a second call was received regarding a gunshot victim at 603 Longview.
Upon arrival, officers said they found an open apartment door. A man was found inside of the apartment suffering from at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene, KPD said.
Violent Crimes Unit investigators responded to the scene.
The investigation remains in the preliminary stages. KPD said that there are no suspects in custody at this time.
If you have any information contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or via the free mobile app, P3 Tips. Tipsters will remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.