KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One person is dead after a shooting at a home in the 2700 block of Lay Avenue Wednesday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responded to a call of a shooting around 10:30 p.m. While en route, officers were flagged down by two different cars with gunshot victims inside, according to KPD.
The two victims, Demetrius Bomar, 40, and Lamar Harshaw, 30, were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Bomar was pronounced dead while Harshaw remains in critical condition, according to KPD.
The investigation has determined that the incident began when Harshaw was confronted by two unknown Black males at a home on Lansing Avenue in what appeared to be a targeted attempted robbery, said KPD.
The attempted robbery continued to the home on Lay Avenue where both Bomar and Harshaw were shot by the two suspects.
Bomar and Harshaw drove from the scene in their cars before stopping at the intersection of Brooks and Biddle, where officers located them and provided aid, KPD said.
Efforts continue to identify the two suspects from the robbery and shooting, KPD said.
Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.