8-10-17 Homicide suspect arrested - 3399 Wilcox Blvd.
8-10-17 Homicide suspect arrested - 3399 Wilcox Blvd.
UPDATE (8/10/17):
Chattanooga Police have arrested and charged Desmond Trammell with the homicide of Desmond Clay. Trammell's charges include Criminal Homicide, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.
Trammell is in custody and is being booked into the Hamilton County Jail.
SUSPECT:
Desmond Trammell (male)
DOB: 06-03-97
ORIGINAL RELEASE (7/26/17):
At 10:18 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Chattanooga Police Officers responded to a person shot call at 3399 Wilcox Blvd. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- CPD Officers responded to a person shot call at 3399 Wilcox Blvd
- Victim was located in a vehicle that crashed into a business
- Victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds
- Victim transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital
- Victim succumbed to injuries at the hospital
- Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are following all actionable leads
- Anyone in the area that may have heard or witnessed anything suspicious, please call investigators using the Homicide Tip Line 423-643-5100
Victim:
Desmond Clay (39)
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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