Travis Dorman

travis.dorman@knoxnews.com

Authorities say a man shot and killed a stranger in a South Knox County convenience store parking lot Wednesday night before turning the gun on himself.

Around 6 p.m., Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Weigel's convenience store, 3104 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Office.

The initial investigation revealed a man shot and killed another man following an argument, according to the release. He then turned the gun on himself.

Authorities did not immediately say what the argument was about.

The two men did not know each other prior to the incident, according to the release.

Identities are being withheld pending notifications of the families.