In the early hours of a Monday morning in Knoxville, Tennessee, the quiet was broken by the discovery of a man's body near the railroad tracks in the 200 block of Humes Street. It was March 7, 2022, and the man, later identified as 44-year-old Jeremy Paul, had been fatally shot. Knoxville Police Department officers were called to the area of East Jackson Avenue and Morgan Street around 1:20 a.m. after a report of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they found Mr.
Paul, who was believed to be experiencing homelessness at the time, deceased at the scene from at least one gunshot wound.
The investigation into the death of Jeremy Paul, a male, was immediately launched by the KPD Violent Crimes Unit. Investigators and crime lab personnel spent the morning processing the scene, searching for evidence and canvassing the area for any potential leads that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death. His body was transported to the Regional Forensic Center for a full examination and to confirm his identity.
Despite the ongoing efforts of law enforcement, the case of Jeremy Paul's death remains an open and active investigation. As of the latest available information, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Knoxville Police Department continues to seek information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough in this unsolved homicide.
