On the night of July 22, 2023, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 32-year-old Javon Milik Ellis was shot and killed. The Oak Ridge Police Department, along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, launched a homicide investigation into the death of the male victim.
At approximately 10:34 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on South Benedict Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Javon Ellis suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was quickly transported by ambulance to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after his arrival.
Authorities have publicly asked for anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Oak Ridge Police Department. To date, no arrests have been announced in connection with the homicide, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into the death of Javon Milik Ellis remains ongoing.
