4-26-19 UPDATE: ARREST/4-18-19 Shooting - 1050 Bailey Ave
4-26-19 UPDATE: ARREST/4-18-19 Shooting - 1050 Bailey Ave
On April 18, 2019 at approximately 3:20 p.m. Chattanooga Police were dispatched to a Person Shot call at 1050 Bailey Avenue. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- Upon arrival, officers located a male party suffering from a gunshot wound.
- The victim stated to police that he and the suspect were involved in a vehicle accident in a parking lot prior to the shooting.
- The suspect followed the victim out of the parking lot and shot him while both were traveling in the 1000 block of Bailey Avenue.
- The victim was transported to a local hospital via Hamilton County EMS.
- The suspect was positively identified and warrants were obtained for his arrest.
- The Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau is actively investigating this incident.
Victim #1:
Male, 50
Suspect:
Christopher Bell (male, 29)
DOB: 7/22/1989
Warrants on file for:
Attempted Criminal Homicide and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 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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