KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A suspect is in custody for the murder of a 61-year-old man.
Santino Robinson, 32, of Knoxville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for the second-degree murder of Jeffery Evans, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
The shooting occurred on February 20 at The Vista Apartments, KPD said.
When officers arrived they found Evans with a gunshot wound. He was transported to UT Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, according to KPD.
A witness reported hearing a gunshot and seeing Evans and Robinson in a physical fight. Robison ran from the scene prior to the arrival of police, KPD said.
Leads eventually identified the suspect as Robinson, according to KPD.
Robinson was located after officers stopped a car that he was riding in at the intersection of Park Street and Asheville Highway. Robinson initially provided a false name when responding to the officer, according to KPD.
Robison was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia when he was arrested, KPD said.