Knoxville Police Identify Victim in MLK Jr. Avenue Shooting

(Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville Police Identify Victim in MLK Jr. Avenue Shooting

(Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Thursday identified the victim of a fatal shooting Monday, October 9 in East Knoxville.

KPD officials say the shooting happened on the corner of Ben Hur Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

They say officers were flagged down around 10:45 a.m. and found 47 year-old Trista Denton of Knoxville who had been shot. She was taken to UT Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

KPD says homicide detectives are pursuing active leads but that a suspect has yet to be identified or charged.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.