KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said they were investigating after police found a man dead on a North Broadway bridge near downtown on Wednesday afternoon.
At around 3 p.m., on May 3, KPD officers responded to the Broadway bridge, between West Depot Avenue and West Jackson Avenue. Officers responded to a report that a man was laying on the sidewalk and unresponsive, KPD said.
According to officials, the man, identified as 35-year-old Travis Brown, was pronounced dead after first responders arrived at the scene.
The body was taken to the Regional Forensic Center for examination. According to KPD, though the cause of death has not been made, detectives believe that Brown was the victim of foul play.
Jayshawn Williams, 36, was later identified as a person of interest. He was charged with second-degree murder in the death and police said that medical examiners found Brown died due to a gunshot.
Anyone with info concerning Williams’ whereabouts is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
The investigation is ongoing at this time. This story is developing and will be updated as more information is available.