5-20-18 Homicide/Suicide - 6405 Hixson Pike
5-20-18 Homicide/Suicide - 6405 Hixson Pike
- Upon arrival, police located a deceased female lying in the parking lot from an apparent gunshot wound
- Also in the same parking lot, Officers located a male seated in a vehicle suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
- Through investigation it was determined that the male shot the female, then shot himself
- Hamilton County EMS personnel pronounced the female deceased at the scene
- HCEMS transported the male to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his self-inflicted injuries
- Investigators determined the two deceased parties were divorced from each other
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident
Victim:
Kimberly Phillips (female, 48)
Suspect:
Frederick Tragresser (male)
DOB: 02-16-71
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call (423)698-2525 or submit a tip through the Chattanooga PD Mobile app. 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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