2-18-18 Homicide - 1800 block Chestnut St.
2-18-18 Homicide - 1800 block Chestnut St.
Original Release (2/18/18):
On February 18, 2018 at 1:27 a.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a Shooting call in the 1800 block of Chestnut St. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Upon arrival, officers located two female victims in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds
- HCEMS responded to the scene and transported both parties to a local hospital where Victim #1 would later succumb to her injuries
- Victim #2 is listed in stable condition
- Patrons exiting Southside Social at the time of the incident stated to police a dark colored vehicle was traveling southbound on Chestnut St. when a party in that vehicle fired shots into the victim's vehicle which was traveling northbound on Chestnut St.
- Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau responded to the scene to investigate the incident
- Witnesses were interviewed and evidence was collected at the scene
- No suspect information is available
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all actionable leads
- 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 #1 (deceased):
Name withheld until next of kin notification is made
Victim #2:
Name withheld until next of kin notification is made
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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