Teen Facing Several Charges after Leading Police on Chase in Stolen Car Following Shooting in Knoxville

Nobody was struck or injured in the shooting, according to the Knoxville Police Department. (Courtesy: KPD) (KPD)

Teen Facing Several Charges after Leading Police on Chase in Stolen Car Following Shooting in Knoxville

Posted on April 16, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man with multiple outstanding warrants is now facing several additional charges in connection to Tuesday night’s shooting near Taylor Homes Road.

Knoxville police arrested and charged 19-year-old Gabriel Teams after fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen car.

KPD says the car, a black Honda Accord, was witnessed leaving the scene of a shots fired call in the area of Taylor Homes Road and Kenner Avenue. Nobody was struck or injured in the shooting.

In addition to multiple outstanding warrants, including for burglary, Teams is facing charges of auto theft, felony evading arrest and reckless endangerment, among others.

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