6-11-17 Shooting - 4272 Bonny Oaks Dr.
6-11-17 Shooting - 4272 Bonny Oaks Dr.
At 3:55 a.m. on June 11, 2017, the Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting at 4272 Bonny Oaks Drive ( Playhouse Lounge). The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Chattanooga Police responded to four (4) gunshot wound victims arriving at three area hospitals within a short time period
- Police were able determine that all the shooting victims were outside the Playhouse Lounge during the shooting
- The suspect(s) shot from a passing vehicle into the parking lot at the venue
- The shooting is believed to be gang related
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident and following all actionable leads
Victim #1 - Critical injury
Dereck Strickland (male, 23)
Victim #2 - Non-life-threatening injury
Devin Brown (male, 18)
Victim #3 - Non-life-threatening injury
Otis Franklin (male, 31)
Victim #4 - Non-life-threatening injury
William Wright (male, 18)
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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