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KPD: Man shot at while attempting to rob two people at Victor Ashe Park

A male victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds, according to the Knoxville Police Department.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Update (5/30): 

The Knoxville Police Department has released more details about a shooting at Victor Ashe Park on Memorial Day. 

At around 4:45 p.m., the gunshot victim arranged a sale with two others in the park. The victim and another person attempted to rob the two individuals, according to KPD. 

The victim was shot during the attempted robbery, KPD said. 

The two individuals were arrested and detectives have identified those involved. No charges have been filed yet, according to KPD. 

It is unclear if the person who assisted in the attempted robbery is in custody.

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The Knoxville Police Department said Monday that a male victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds after a shooting at Victor Ashe Park.

They said that the shooting happened at the 4900 block of Bradshaw Road, and said two people were detained nearby "for further investigation." They said that the investigation was still in its preliminary stages.

Additional information about the shooting, such as the identity of the victim or the circumstances surrounding it, was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.

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