UPDATE: Arrest/8-30-18 Shooting - 100 block E. 19th St.
UPDATE: Arrest/8-30-18 Shooting - 100 block E. 19th St.
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.
SUSPECT: Jonathan Conyers (male, 23)
DOB: 2/14/95
CHARGES: Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm while in Commission of a Felony, Reckless Endangerment
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On August 30, 2018 at approximately 12:51 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 100 block of E. 19th St. after hearing shots fired. The following are the preliminary facts of the incident:
- A Chattanooga Police Officer was in the area of E. 19th Ave. & Read Ave. when she heard shots being fired
- The Officer located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, immediately rendered aid and called for medical help
- Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital
- Victim's injuries are listed as critical
- Members of the Major Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident.
- If you have any information about the incident, please call (423) 698-2525. You can remain anonymous.
Victim:
Demontez Russell (male, 29)
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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