5-24-17 Home Invasion/Shooting - 6000 block Arlena Circle
5-24-17 Home Invasion/Shooting - 6000 block Arlena Circle
At 4:40 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot on the 6000 block of Arlena Circle. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Upon arrival, police located the victim who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound
- The victim was treated on scene and transported to a local hospital via HCEMS
- Police were able to discover that the suspect entered the residence with a firearm and demanded money from the victim
- When the victim refused to give into the suspect's demands, he was physically struck and then shot by the suspect
- Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are actively investigating this incident and following all actionable leads
Victim:
Edward Greatheart (male, 41)
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)
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