KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said a man was taken to a hospital after a shooting in West Knoxville early Thursday morning.
They said that the man and a witness were riding motorized skateboards on Old Weisgarber Road in West Knoxville when a car pulled up and the people inside of it walked out. Authorities said they shot the victim after a possible attempted robbery.
The suspects then drove away from the road. Police said they have not been identified, according to a release.
The man was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where police said he was being treated for serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Anyone with information about the suspects that could help in the investigation should reach out to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers by calling (865) 215-7165 or by texting "**TIPS."
