KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 17-year-old was taken into custody by the Knoxville Police Department after a call about shots being fired in the area of Walker Boulevard and Underwood Place on Wednesday, the department said.
Officers responded to the call around 3:45 p.m. after witnesses reported the suspect had walked away from the scene following the shooting. KPD said officers located the suspect within minutes on Valley View Drive and took the person into custody.
The teen then admitted to firing a gun into the air multiple times after a domestic argument. Officers also said they recovered the gun which the teen got rid of while running from the scene.
KPD said he was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon. No injuries were reported after the shooting.
