KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said a 17-year-old boy was the victim of a fatal shooting Friday afternoon.
KPD said it was withholding the victim's name "due to his juvenile status" on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
According to police, officers arrived at the 1400 block of Washington Avenue near Mitchell Street around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. Officers found a gunshot victim inside an SUV, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
KPD said the investigation revealed the shooting occurred on Washington Avenue near Winona Street, where shots were fired from an "unknown suspect vehicle."
There were three other occupants in the 17-year-old victim’s vehicle, including 22-year-old Isaiah Harris, who was taken into custody for violation of probation, according to officials. None of the other people in the car were injured in the shooting.
Police said multiple witnesses were questioned. KPD said the suspects fled the scene in an unidentified car.
No suspects have been identified or arrested, and the investigation is ongoing, according to KPD.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers via phone at 865-215-7165, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips mobile app. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.