KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE 11 A.M. FRIDAY: Knoxville police have released the name of the 48-year-old man found mortally wounded Thursday in a vehicle on an East Knoxville street.
The Knoxville Police Department identified the victim as Donald Busby of Knoxville.
Officers found Busby in a vehicle about 1:15 p.m. that had crashed into a telephone pole in the 4000 block of Catalpa Avenue.
He appeared to have been shot at least once. He was pronounced dead at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
"No suspects have been arrested or charged at this time. Major Crimes Unit detectives are pursuing active leads that have been developed in the course of the investigation," according to a police release Friday morning.
If you have information, you can contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or via the free mobile app, P3 Tips.
You can leave information anonymously and be eligible for a cash reward.
PREVIOUS STORY: The Knoxville Police Department said a man was dead after a fatal shooting in East Knoxville Thursday afternoon.
Officers responded to calls about a shooting at around 1:15 p.m. on Catalpa Avenue, according to a release from authorities. When they arrived, they said they found a car that had crashed into a telephone pole. Inside was a man suffering at least one gunshot wound, according to officials.
The man was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, police said. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital, according to a release.
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and no suspects were in custody as of Thursday. Anyone with information about the shooting should contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at their website or via their free app — P3 Tips.
Anyone who submits a tip can remain anonymous and will be eligible to receive a cash reward, officials said.
