Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in North Knoxville.

It happened last night (Tuesday) in the 1200 block of Bradshaw Garden Road.

Police believe a physical confrontation occurred and shots were fired. A man was struck and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police are searching for a dark-colored four-door sedan believed to have been involved in the shooting. It could be muddy and have damage to the front-end or driver’s side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

On Thursday, January 19, Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library will host five story time celebrations in honor of Dolly Parton’s 77th birthday. Each party begins at 10:30 and includes stories, activities, crafts, and cupcakes. Participants are invited to create a personal birthday message to Dolly, which will be delivered to her following the events. All parties are free and open to the public.

Participating library locations include:

Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road

Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway

Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive

Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road

Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road

Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library in Sevier County in 1996 to send books to every child in the county under the age of five. The program has grown worldwide, serving several countries and 2,240,296 children. The Knox County program serves more than 19,000 children every month and has sent out more than 3.7 million books since 2005.

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating an East Knoxville fire.

Crews responding to Vera Drive after a resident called yesterday (Monday) afternoon saying they tried to put out a fire in their home.

When they arrived three adults and a teen were outside and no injuries were reported.

The home has sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage.

The American Red Cross is assisting the occupants.

Friday the 13th wasn’t unlucky for one Knoxville lottery player who scored hundreds of thousands of dollars off the state’s newest drawing-style game.

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation says the winner played Daily Tennessee Jackpot, a Tennessee-only game with drawings every day.

Lottery officials say tickets cost $1, and players have the opportunity to win up to $500 instantly by adding Quick Cash for an extra $1.

The lucky Knoxville player purchased the $640,000 ticket at Gulf Mart, on Andrew Johnson Highway.

A Knoxville Police Department officer is charged and placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation into a theft.

A KPD employee reported that several belongings, including some of his gear, was missing from his locker. Reports state KPD Officer Kenno Carlos entered the locker room while on duty and left with the property. A report stated there were thirteen items taken, including a duty belt with tri-lock buckle, Streamlight flashlight, auto-lock baton, Smith & Wesson chain handcuffs, Black Sabre Red OC spray, baton holder, handcuff case, radio holder, OC spray holder, multi-tool, black folding pocket knife, EnerPlex Thermohandz gloves and Reebok duty boots.

KPD chief Paul Noel says this behavior is not acceptable for a police officer. Carlos confessed to investigators for taking the property on Friday. He had been with KPD since 1994. He is charged with misdemeanor theft, his police powers suspended.