SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (City
Press Release, Staff Reports) - Sevierville Police Department officers
responded to a 911 call from 106 Nichols Street at approximately 3:07PM
this afternoon, Wednesday, October 11, 2017. When officers arrived, they
found a 15-year old male who had been shot in the neck.
The victim was transported by Lifestar air ambulance to the University
of Tennessee Medical Center. He was alert when leaving the scene.
Based on preliminary information, it appears the victim was shot with an
AR-15 style rifle by an 18-year old male inside the residence. Two other
adult males were reportedly inside the house at the time of the
shooting.
Although the investigation is in the early stages, investigators say it
appears the shooting may have been accidental. Additional information,
including the name of the victim and adults will be released pending
notification of family and verification of identities.--
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