6-16-18 Officer Involved Shooting - 400 block Tunnel Blvd.
6-16-18 Officer Involved Shooting - 400 block Tunnel Blvd.
- Upon arrival officers located a male suspect matching the description given by witnesses who said parties were involved in a disorder and a firearm was displayed.
- Officers engaged with the suspect, shots were fired, and the male suspect sustained a gunshot to the leg.
- The male suspect was transported by Hamilton County EMS with a non-life threatening injury.
- Per Chattanooga Police Department policy, two officers have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
- Hamilton County Sheriff Office will be handling the criminal investigation and all inquiries should be directed to their office.
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
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