(Knoxville, TN) – Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 2700 block of E. Fifth Avenue. They say Chaka Sligh, 36 of Knoxville, Tennessee was shot.
Knoxville Police Department officer was flagged down by a vehicle on Central Street near Jackson Avenue in the Old City around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
An occupant of the vehicle was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Sligh was transported to the UT Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after her arrival. It was reported to officers that the shooting occurred in the 2700 block of E. Fifth Avenue, where a crime scene was located.
No suspects have been arrested or charged at this time, and the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
Tipsters will remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.