Crimetracker: Teen dies after Friday drive-by shooting
By: Hunter Nark Email
Updated: Sat 12:14 PM, Mar 09, 2013
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Knoxville Police Officers responding to a shooting call in the 2300 block of Woodbine Avenue Friday evening found a man shot in the chest.
According to witnesses, someone in a grey sedan opened fire on a boy and his brother walking down the street.
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he later died during surgery. Police believe he is 17 years old. His brother ran for cover during the shooting and was not hit.
The victim's name will be released at a later date.
After the shooting, the suspect drove east on Woodbine Avenue, and police are still searching for the car.
Police are still working on leads on the case.
Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
powered by Disqus
Most Popular Stories
Crane accident cuts power to one-third of Vietnam
Goat on the lam snarls NJ's Pulaski Skyway traffic
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
Star chef killed over meal
Obama to push for transparency in face of threats
Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady
Tea party storm largely inside IRS - so far
House to vote on variable rate student loans
GOP questions IRS scrutiny of anti-abortion groups
WVLT VOLUNTEER TV
6450 Papermill Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 450-8888 - Phone (865) 450-8869 - Fax
Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright © 2002-2013 - Designed by Gray Digital Media - Powered by Clickability
User Agent: CCBot/2.0 - 196631001
