UPDATE: Knoxville Police Department Officials have identified the victim of a deadly shooting Wednesday near the Five Points neighborhood.
Officers responded to the 2400 block of Center Avenue just after 7:30 to find 25-year-old Emory Johnson, who had been shot at least one time.
Officials say life saving measures were attempted, but Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing with police now seeking information on a blue 2005 Dodge Avenger that may have been abandoned or sold in the Knox County area.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS or online at the organization’s website.
ORIGINAL STORY: Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Five Points area.
Officers responding to the 2400 block of Center Avenue and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and
attempted life-saving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.
