SUBJECT: KPD Investigates Overnight Shooting
DATE: May 1st, 2024
CASE #: 24-006736
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On April 30th, 2024, at approximately 11:11 pm, Kingsport Police Officers responded to a possible shooting in the 2100 block of E. Center Street. Officers located a white male, identified as Travis Woods, with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his upper right thigh. Woods stated that several unknown males were attempting to purchase a television when an altercation occurred. Woods stated that one of the males shot him in the leg before fleeing the scene.
This is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and more details will be released when they become available.
VICTIM INFORMATION
Name: Travis Woods
Age: 37
Gender/Race: Male/White
Residency: Knoxville, TN
Injuries: Gunshot wound to upper right thigh
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov