One person was killed and one was wounded when police in Knoxville returned gunfire during a vehicle pursuit. The shooting happened Tuesday evening after the Tennessee Highway Patrol tried to stop a Chevy Tahoe on I-40 that was reportedly occupied by a man wanted on murder charges in Florida. Knox County deputies joined the trooper in trying to stop the vehicle. At least one occupant of the vehicle fired shots at officers, and the trooper and four deputies returned fire, hitting both people inside. One died, the other was being treated at a hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
Knoxville police return fire in car chase, 1 dead 1 wounded
Jul 15, 2020 | 5:00 AM