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Man shot dead in South Knoxville

Police said they found a man lying dead in the roadway on Baker Avenue. 
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Police are investigating after finding a man that was shot to death on Baker Avenue Sunday night.

According to the Knoxville Police Department, 27-year-old Diondus Billings died from what appeared to be a gunshot wound before they arrived to a call about a man lying on the roadway in the 900 block of Baker Avenue.

Police said a small dark vehicle, possibly a Nissan Altima, was seen leaving the area. Police didn't have a specific suspect description.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Crime and Drug Hotline at (865) 215-7212.

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