KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE Nov. 11, 2020: The Knoxville Police Dept. has identified a suspect in a fatal shooting on Hillside Ave. on Oct. 28.
Warrants for second-degree murder have been filed for Eric Bolden, 46, of Knoxville. Officers are looking for him. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts is urged to call the KPD Crime and Drug Hotline at 865-215-7212. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Investigators say Bolden and the victim, 41-year-old Lemuel Appling, were in an argument on the street outside of 2915 Hillside Avenue when Bolden shot Appling in the chest.
UPDATE Oct. 29: Officials with the Knoxville Police Department said that the victim was identified as Lemuel Appling, 41, from Detroit.
They did not release any additional details.
Original story
The Knoxville Police Department said a man is dead after he was shot in the 2900 block of Hillside Avenue Wednesday night.
Officers said they arrived to find the man at 9:45 p.m. in the roadway after he had been shot.
KPD said he was pronounced dead at the scene.
KPD's Violent Crimes Unit is still investigating and there is not any suspect information at this time.
This is a developing story, we will continue to update as we learn more.
