12-17-17 Shooting - 1400 Cowart St.
12-17-17 Shooting - 1400 Cowart St.
On December 17th, 2017 at 2:47 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to 1400 Cowart St on a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident.
- Upon arrival, Chattanooga Police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot across from Coyote Jack’s nightclub
- Responding officers rendered aid until HCEMS arrived and transported both victims to a local hospital
- Investigators are looking into statements that a verbal argument had occurred between the suspect and victims inside the night club prior to the shooting
- The sequence of events which led to the shooting are currently being determined by investigators
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all leads. If you know or saw anything please call the Chattanooga Police Department. You can remain anonymous.
Victim #1:
Sharone Porter (Male, 22) (Deceased)
Victim #2:
Torrie Porter (Male, 24) (Non Life-Threatening)
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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