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Matthew Scott Jr.

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Jul 23, 2021

Victim Details

Matthew Scott Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2021-07-23

35

Matthew

Scott Jr.

06/29/2026

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In the summer of 2021, the life of 35-year-old Matthew Scott Jr. was tragically cut short in Knoxville, Tennessee. On July 23rd, he was discovered deceased along Riverside Drive, having been the victim of a fatal shooting. The Knoxville Police Department identified Scott as the victim found in the 2500 block of Riverside Drive.

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  • Knoxville News Sentinel: Shooting victim found dead along Riverside Drive in Knoxville
  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Knoxville Police identify shooting victim found dead along Riverside Drive
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