Updated Information: The victim from the fatal crash that happened on Rutledge Pike on Sunday morning has been identified as Michael Eastridge, 52 of Knoxville, Tennessee. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Crash reconstruction investigators also believe that the poor condition of the vehicle’s tires was a contributing factor in the crash.
Original Story: Knoxville Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a home in North Knoxville.
Officers responding to the 5700 of Chesswood Drive early this morning (Monday) on reports of shots fired in the home and they found a man who had been shot at least once, who was pronounced at the scene.
KPD says the suspected shooter was known to the victim. The suspect was detained at the scene then taken in for questioning.
The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation.
