KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the couple involved in a domestic-related shooting on Valentine's Day.
According to a press release, Matthew M. Scott, 32, died of what KCSO believes is a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His wife, Rachel Scott, 33, was also shot. She is in stable condition in the ICU at UT Medical Center.
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The Knox County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit said one person died and another person was taken to the hospital after a shooting.
KCSO said they responded to a call just after midnight on Sunday in the 9000 block of Gulf Park Drive.
Patrol Units arrived and found two people with gunshot wounds, officials said. One of the victims died at the scene while emergency crews took the second victim to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Officials said they don't know the victim's condition yet.
The initial investigation appeared to be domestic-related, but officials said the investigation is still in the preliminary stages and they will provide updates.
The identity of the victim who died is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin, according to officials.
Officials did not say whether any suspects are in custody.