3-4-19 Homicide - 2200 block E. 27th St. Ct.
3-4-19 Homicide - 2200 block E. 27th St. Ct.
- Upon arrival CPD Officers found a baby receiving CPR
- Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the baby to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased
- Through investigation, CPD Violent Crimes Investigators determined the incident location to be in the 2200 block of East 27th St.
- Suspect is charged with Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Child Abuse
- Suspect is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail
- The investigation into the facts surrounding this incident is ongoing
- CPD encourages anyone with information about this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at (423) 643-5100. Callers can remain anonymous.
VICTIM:
Juvenile (female, 4 weeks)
SUSPECT:
Ivan Dunton
DOB: 11/21/92
CHARGES:
Criminal Homicide
Aggravated Child Abuse
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-643-5100 or submit an anonymous tip via 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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