7-25-19 Officer Involved Shooting - 500 block Gillespie Rd.
7-25-19 Officer Involved Shooting - 500 block Gillespie Rd.
- SWAT Team attempted to serve a search warrant at the residence in response to recent gun-related community violence.
- According to preliminary reports the suspect was armed.
- While inside the residence, officers engaged with the suspect, shots were fired, the male suspect sustained injuries.
- SWAT Team Medics administered aid until Hamilton County EMS arrived on scene.
- The suspect was transported by Hamilton County EMS and is being treated at a local hospital.
- As investigators processed the scene a firearm believed to be the suspect's was located.
- Per Chattanooga Police Department policy, involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
- Hamilton County Sheriff's Office will be handling the criminal investigation and all inquiries should be directed to that agency.
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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