Man Taken to Hospital after Officer-Involved Shooting at Clayton Park, Knox Co. Sheriff Says

KCSO said the suspect was shot by police and taken to the hospital for treatment. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Man Taken to Hospital after Officer-Involved Shooting at Clayton Park, Knox Co. Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following an officer-involved shooting in Knox County.

Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were trying to negotiate with a man who had a gun, around 4:30 p.m., at Clayton Park on Norris Freeway.

KCSO says the suspect was shot and was then taken to the hospital for treatment. His current condition is unknown.

No officers were injured in the incident.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will be investigating the shooting and the circumstances surrounding it.

Further information has not been released.

This is a developing story.

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