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City Of Knoxville - Blog: Man Found Dead From Gunshot Wound Near Humes Street
The victim, who has not yet been identified and believed to be homeless at this time, was pronounced dead on the scene.
March 7, 2022
At around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the area of E. Jackson Avenue and Morgan Street on the report of a gunshot victim. Responding officers located a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound near the railroad tracks in the 200 block of Humes Street. The victim, who has not yet been identified and believed to be homeless at this time, was pronounced dead on the scene.
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The body was transported to the Regional Forensic Center for identification and further examination. Investigators and Crime Lab personnel processed the scene throughout the morning and continue to canvas for any additional evidence or leads.
Additional information will be released when it becomes available.
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