KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a person was shot in the Western Heights area on Friday night.
At around 11:30 p.m., KPD officers were in the Western Heights area when they heard a gunshot. Officers then found a man who had been shot at 1307 Alliance Drive, KPD said.
According to KPD, it is believed that the victim and suspect were involved in some kind of argument inside of an apartment before the suspect shot the victim and ran from the scene.
The victim was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery, KPD said. That person remains hospitalized but is recovering.
This is a developing story. We will update you when we learn more.
