11-5-17 Arrest/Homicide - 1000 block Baldwin St.
11-5-17 Arrest/Homicide - 1000 block Baldwin St.
ORIGINAL RELEASE (11/5/17):
Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a deceased party in the 1000 block of Baldwin Street at 7:17 p.m. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Chattanooga Fire Department personnel arrived at the location for an unconscious party call
- CFD located a gunshot wound on the unconscious party while rendering aid
- Victim was pronounced deceased on scene
- CPD Officers located a person of interest and that party is detained for questioning
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident
- CPD is asking anyone with information to call the Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100. Callers can remain anonymous and all tips go directly to investigators.
VICTIM:
Name to be released after next of kin notification
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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