KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A person is in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting with the Tennessee Highway Patrol near the Knox/Loudon County line.
The THP shared that a pursuit in Knox County ended after the suspect crashed on Watt Road at the entrance to I-40 East. After the crash, the suspect is believed to have fired at officers with a rifle causing the troopers to return fire according to THP. The suspect was taken to the hospital and THP added that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating. After the TBI’s agents complete their investigation, their findings will be shared with the District Attorney’s Office.
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