Knoxville Police Identify the Victim in a Deadly Shooting at Days Inn in North Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 7/16: The victim from the deadly shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning has been identified as Jakhory Dortch, 22 of Athens, Tennessee.

Based on the findings of the still ongoing investigation, Dortch and another man were involved in a physical altercation outside of a room at the Days Inn on Dante Road when Dortch was shot. The other involved individual was detained at the scene by responding KPD officers and questioned by Homicide Unit detectives.

No charges have been filed at this time. Upon completion of the investigation, which is being led by the KPD Homicide Unit, the case file will be presented to the Knox County District Attorney’s Office…

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