KPD ‘Juveniles’ Believed to Be Involved in Lonsdale Area Shooting

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are investigating following a shooting Sunday night in the Lonsdale area.

KPD officers responded just after 8:00 p.m. to the 2100 block of Cornelia Cartwright Avenue. KPD officials say officers found multiple shell casings in the street in that area and a 16-year-old male who sustained a minor gunshot wound to his back.

KPD says detectives believe the incident involved a group of juveniles but that the victim was reportedly uncooperative with investigators.

The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have yet been filed.

A 16-year-old was injured with a minor, non-life-threatening gunshot wound, but was reportedly uncooperative with investigators. (Courtesy: KPD)