5-18-19 Shooting / Homicide - 6700 block Ardis Lane
5-18-19 Shooting / Homicide - 6700 block Ardis Lane
- Upon arrival, Police located 2 persons suffering from gunshot wounds.
- Hamilton County EMS responded and pronounced Victim 1 deceased on scene.
- Victim 2 was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries and later succumbed to those injuries.
- The shooter was identified and found to have sustained serious injury. He was transported to a local hospital.
- Police secured the scene and called for the CPD Violent Crimes Bureau to respond.
- After discussing the case with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office no charges will be filed at this time as the shooter appears to have acted in self defense.
- The investigation is active on-going at this time.
- Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
Victim 1 (Deceased):
Kirtus Thompson (Male, 27)
Victim 2 (Deceased):
Douglas Patterson (Male, 57)
Shooter:
Cameron Denton (Male, 25)
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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