KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A teen is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Knoxville, police said. Later the same day, at around 4:40 p.m., they said a 16-year-old male suspect was taken into custody after the shooting.
The Knoxville Police Department responded to the shooting at Big Oaks Apartments off Middlebrook Pike at around 11:15 a.m. Police said they found the 16-year-old male gunshot victim dead at the apartment.
Police said multiple witnesses were located and detained for questioning.
The 16-year-old male who was detained has been charged with possession of a firearm by a juvenile, according to KPD.
Additional charges from the shooting are still pending.
At least four other teenagers have been shot and killed in Knoxville so far this year.
On March 5, 18-year-old Ricky Waters was shot and killed in Montgomery Village. No one has been arrested in the death of the Fulton High School student.
On March 28, authorities say 18-year-old Jaqwan Gillette was killed during a marijuana deal. At least two people were charged in his death.
On July 11, a 14-year-old was arrested for fatally shooting a 19-year-old at a home on Mossy Oaks Lane.
On September 2, a 17-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting on Washington Avenue. No arrests have been made in that death.
East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is collecting anonymous tips in all of these unsolved shootings.
You can talk (1-800-222-8477), type (www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org), or tap (on the “P3 Tips” mobile app) your tip to Crime Stoppers and if your tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
This story is developing and will be updated.