ONE MAN SHOT IN MORGAN COUNTY, ALLEGED SHOOTER TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that took place today (Wednesday, May 31, 2017) in the parking lot of a business. Authorities say they believe the shooting began as a domestic incident at Global Metals and Recycling located at 7024 Knoxville Highway. The man who was shot was flown by Lifestar to U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. His condition is not known, but deputies said the victim was stable when they left the hospital. The alleged shooter was taken into custody. No other information, including the names of those involved, has been released from authorities. The district attorney’s office is investigating the incident.