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Man shot at North Knoxville club

A Knoxville man is recovering after a fight at The Vibe.
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Knoxville — Knoxville Police say a man is recovering after being shot early Saturday morning.

Officers responded around 4 a.m. to Physicians Regional Medical center where the man was brought by a private vehicle. He was then transported to UT Medical Center for more treatment on the the gunshot wound.

According to the investigation, a male customer was removed from The Vibe and involved in a fight with a security guard. A handgun fell to the ground during the incident, and was picked up and accidentally discharged, hitting the victim.

He has been identified him as 25-year-old Shadi Jamal Murfiq.

Knoxville Police say they have spoken with the District Attorney General's Office and no charges will be given. The incident will remain under investigation.

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