8-10-18 ARREST / SHOOTING - 2000 block Museum St.
8-10-18 ARREST / SHOOTING - 2000 block Museum St.
- Upon their arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
- Officers then located the suspect on scene and he was detained.
- Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital.
- Investigators with the Violent Crimes Bureau arrived on scene.
- Witnesses on scene told Police the victim and suspect were engaged a verbal disorder prior to the shooting.
- The suspect confessed to the shooting and was subsequently arrested and charged with Attempted Murder before being transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
- The victim was reported to be in critical condition.
Victim:
Willie Edwards (male, 45)
Suspect:
Shernard Stewart, Jr. (male, DOB 3/24/1996)
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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