9-25-21 Homicide - Shooting - 1124 Grove Street
9-25-21 Homicide - Shooting - 1124 Grove Street
- Upon arrival, officers located six shooting victims, two of those victims deceased.
- Police rendered aid to victims until Hamilton County EMS arrived on scene.
- Hamilton County EMS transported four of the victims to a local hospital. At this time, all victims are stable.
- An additional victim suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds left the scene prior to police arrival and was taken to a hospital via personal vehicle.
- Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation and collect potential evidence from the scene.
- The suspect(s) fled the area prior to police arrival. There are no suspect details to release 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):
Labrecia Dews (female, 37)
Victim 2 (deceased):
Keniqua Hughes (female, 21)
Victim 3:
Female, 26
Victim 4:
Female, 19
Victim 5:
Female, 24
Victim 6:
Female, 21
Victim 7:
Female, 14
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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