Knoxville Police Department detectives are in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting that happened on Wednesday morning at a Merchant Center Boulevard motel.
At around 7:10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, KPD officers responded to the report of a shooting with a victim at the Econo Lodge at 5505 Merchant Center Boulevard. Officers arrived on scene and found a man in a second-floor room who had been shot at least one time. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. At this time, he is in critical but stable condition.
It is believed that the currently unidentified male suspect entered the room, shot the victim for reasons that remain under investigation and left the area in a vehicle. Efforts remain ongoing to positively identify and locate the suspect.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.
