KPD: Man Armed with Axe Shot by Officers in North Knoxville

It happened in the 2600 block of Fairview Street Tuesday afternoon, department officials said.(Courtesy: WVLT)

KPD: Man Armed with Axe Shot by Officers in North Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in North Knoxville.

Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the incident happened in the 2600 block of Fairview Street just before 2:00 p.m.

They say officers responded to the area after hearing about a man armed with an axe. Officers encountered the man, and at some time during that encounter, he was shot at least one time.

The man was taken to an area hospital; his condition is not known at this time.

This is a developing story.

Man armed with axe hospitalized after Knoxville officer shoots him, KPD says. (Courtesy: KPD)

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