Two men are dead and another is injured after a shooting on I-640 West early Sunday morning, Knoxville Police said.
According to the department, officers responded to I-640 West near Gap Road around 3:40 a.m. At the scene, they found three men suffering from gunshot wounds.
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One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims were taken to UT Medical Center, where one of them was later pronounced dead. The third is in critical condition, Knoxville Police said just before 7 a.m.
KPD shared that investigators preliminary findings suggest that the three victims were traveling through Knoxville and riding together with a fourth man in an SUV. The vehicle briefly pulled over onto the side of I-640, and it appears the fourth man opened fire on the victims before leaving the scene in the vehicle, Knoxville Police said.
Investigators are continuing to work to identify and locate the driver. KPD Homicide Unit detectives are leading the investigation.
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Anyone who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
There are multiple ways you can provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers. You can call 865-215-7165 or **TIPS, and go online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org, via the free mobile app, P3 Tips, or the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward.
