12-25-16 Stabbing/SWAT call - 1300 block Moss Dr.
12-25-16 Stabbing/SWAT call - 1300 block Moss Dr.
Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were called to a residence on the 1300 block of Moss Drive at 9:43 Christmas morning concerning a domestic stabbing. The following are the preliminary details of that incident:
- When officers arrived at the location they spoke with the victim (female) who was suffering from multiple stab wounds
- The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening at this time
- The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital by HCEMS
- Investigators were able to identify a suspect and obtain warrants for his arrest
- Officers were able to obtain the location of the subject a short time later at the 1500 block of Akins Dr
- When they attempted to confront the suspect he was uncooperative and he refused to leave the residence
- SWAT and Hostage Negotiators were called in for the safety of both the suspect and officers on scene
- More than an hour later, members of the Hostage Negotiation Team were able to persuade the suspect to surrender without incident
- Due to the domestic nature of this incident, victim information will not be released
Suspect:
Johnny Wade (male, 33)
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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