Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating Another Pedestrian Hit on I-75 in Campbell County

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating Another Pedestrian Hit on I-75 in Campbell County

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Campbell County involving a pedestrian hit on Interstate 75 North at mile marker 139.

Authorities were called to the scene earlier this morning near Eagle Rock Campground and one lane of I75 North was closed but has reopened.

This is the second pedestrian-involved crash on I-75 in Campbell County in two weeks.

A Knoxville Firefighter Injured During Early Morning House Fire in East Knoxville

A Knoxville Firefighter Injured During Early Morning House Fire in East Knoxville

A Knoxville firefighter is injured while battling an early morning house fire on Louise Avenue in East Knoxville.

KFD Crews say the structure was fully involved when they arrived just after 5:30 this morning. The house was unoccupied. One firefighter is being treated for a heat related injury.

Please use caution if you are traveling this area.

Police Search for Shooter in North Knoxville

Police Search for Shooter in North Knoxville

Man shot multiple times at Edgewood Park, police say (Courtesy: KPD)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police are currently investigating a shooting at Edgewood Park in North Knoxville.

KPD officials report a man was shot multiple times in a parking area near the library. The victim was transported from the scene with serious injuries. The shooter reportedly fled the scene before officers arrived.

Based on early investigation, police said the victim was at the park to make a “pre-arranged purchase.”

The investigation is in the early stages at this time.

This is a developing story.

KCSO: Police Respond to Downtown Knoxville in Search of Suspect

KCSO: Police Respond to Downtown Knoxville in Search of Suspect

Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knoxville Police respond near downtown bridges (Courtesy: WVLT)

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) With the assistance of our news partner WVLT, we are able to confirm that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, with help from the Knoxville Police Department, is working the area near the Henley and Gay Street Bridges in search of a missing suspect.

KCSO officials say there is no information on who the suspect is or what their charges are at this time. They have also confirmed that there was a KCSO helicopter responding.

This is a developing story.

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