Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for more information after a man was shot in Krutch Park Saturday night, December 23.
The victim is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway with Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find that suspect.
Police say the shooting was an isolated incident. The
Executive Director for Crime Stoppers, Stacey Payne, adding that the event doesn’t mean that the downtown area is not safe.
“It’s a safe place,” said Payne. “Yes, these incidents happen, but you need to stop and take a look that overall, you’re in a safe location.”
Knoxville Police have increased their presence in the downtown area and will continue to do so throughout the holidays.
You are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 if you have any information.
