6-3-19 UPDATE: ARREST/6-2-19 Aggravated Assault / Shooting - 2024 East 23rd St
6-3-19 UPDATE: ARREST/6-2-19 Aggravated Assault / Shooting - 2024 East 23rd St
Burton is a suspect in a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 4:01 a.m. on June 2, 2019 at 2024 E. 23rd Street. Two victims from that incident, one a Chattanooga Police Officer, are recovering from non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Chattanooga Police would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance: U.S. Marshals, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives, Hamilton County Fugitive Unit, and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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On June 2, 2019 at approximately 4:01 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the Waffle House at 2024 East 23rd Street on a report of an Officer who had been shot.
- Upon arrival, Police located two persons who had been shot, including a Chattanooga Police Officer.
- Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.
- Both parties were taken to a local hospital.
- Police secured the scene and called for the CPD Violent Crimes Bureau to respond. Investigators were able to determine that the Officer observed a disorder occurring in the parking lot and exited the Waffle House to break it up.
- Upon exiting, the Officer observed a female holding a gun and attempted to disarm her and was shot in the process.
- When the gun discharged, a second male was also struck.
- Police were able to identify the suspect as Brandi Burton.
- Warrants have been taken out on the suspect for Aggravated Assault (2x) and Reckless Endangerment (1x).Chattanooga
- Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
Victim 1 (CPD Officer):
(Male, 30)
Victim 2:
(Male, 32)
Suspect (Warrants on File):
Brandi Burton (Female, 02/12/1993)
Charges:
Aggravated Assault (2x) & Reckless Endangerment (1x)
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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