11-18-17 Shooting/Homicide - 800 block Wheeler Ave.
11-18-17 Shooting/Homicide - 800 block Wheeler Ave.
- Upon arrival, Chattanooga Police Officers located the single vehicle crash with two people suffering for apparent gunshot wounds
- The driver was pronounced deceased on scene
- The passenger was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
- At approximately the same time, another victim suffering for an apparent gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital via personal transport. That party's injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
- Through investigation and witness cooperation, CPD Officers determined the victims were traveling north in the 800 block of Wheeler Avenue when an unknown suspect shot at the victims' car
- The surviving victims did not provide any detailed suspect information
- The two adult victims are known gang members
- 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.
VICTIMS:
Ladarius Cross (male, 28) - deceased
Terrance Careathers (male, 26)
Name withheld due to juvenile status
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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