KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One person is dead after an early morning shooting on East Magnolia Avenue and North Olive Street, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Police responded to multiple shots fired outside The Kave on Saturday around 4:15 a.m., KPD said.
The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Adrian Roebuck. According to KPD, he was employed as an armed security guard at The Kave. Roebuck was also a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard's 253rd Military Police Company in Lenoir City until 2021, according to the Tennessee Military Department.
Roebuck suffered from a gunshot and was found in the parking lot. He later died at the University of Tennesee Medical Center, KPD said.
A second gunshot victim arrived at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in a personal vehicle. After being stabilized, the victim was taken to UTMC, KPD said.
KPD found numerous shell casings in the parking lot of The Kave. Based on the investigation, it is believed that the shooting was targeted, though it is not believed that the victim was the intended target, according to police.
Windows of the business next to The Kave, Clara's Closet and Crafts, appeared to be struck by bullets.
The KPD Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify the involved parties. Anyone with information is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or visit its website. Tipsters can remain anonymous.