5-15-17 Homicide - 3800 block Brainerd Rd.
5-15-17 Homicide - 3800 block Brainerd Rd.
ORIGINAL RELEASE (5/13/17):
Chattanooga Police officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Brainerd Road on a person shot call at 11:40 p.m. on May 13, 2017. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Officers arrived on scene and located two parties
- One deceased, one uninjured
- Witness told police the two were walking along Brainerd Rd. when shots fired were heard
- After what sounded like shots fired to witness, the other party was found unresponsive
- Deceased did not suffer any obvious gunshot wounds
- Medical Examiner will determine cause of death pending autopsy
- Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are following all actionable leads
Deceased:
Marcus Bradfield (male, 20)
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.
Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM
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