Oak Ridge Police, TBI Investigating Shooting

Posted on July 26, 2023

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation continues into Saturday’s shooting death in Oak Ridge.

Oak Ridge Police Department officials say officers responded to S. Benedict Avenue around 10:30 p.m. to find 32 year-old Javon Ellis suffering from gunshot wounds. Ellis was taken to a local hospital for treatment but died shortly after arriving.

ORPD detectives are working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to investigate the homicide. Those with information are being asked to call (865) 425-4399 or submit tips here.

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Oak Ridge Police, TBI Investigating Shooting

Posted on July 26, 2023 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation continues into Saturday’s shooting death in Oak Ridge.

ORPD detectives are working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to investigate the homicide. Those with information are being asked to call (865) 425-4399 or submit tips here.