KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department has identified the victim in a fatal shooting reported in East Knoxville Thursday evening.
Police said the victim was found inside a home at 2908 Brooks Avenue. KPD said he was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The fatal victim was identified as Wayne Humphrey, 41, of Knoxville, police said.
Based on a preliminary investigation, Humphrey was shot following some sort of dispute.
The suspect then fled the scene following the shooting, KPD said.
According to a release, officers responded to the shooting at around 5:42 p.m. on Thursday.
No suspects were in custody as of Friday and the shooting is still under investigation.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
