10-29-21 Suspect Arrested / 10-23-21 Homicide- Shooting- 700 North Germantown Road
10-29-21 Suspect Arrested / 10-23-21 Homicide- Shooting- 700 North Germantown Road
SUSPECT:
Jacorey Darnell Owens
01/22/96
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On October 23, 2021 at approximately 4:54 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 700 block of North Germantown Road on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation:
- Upon arrival, Officers located a male party suffering from a gunshot wound and secured the scene.
- Hamilton County EMS responded and pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
- Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
- Investigators learned that the victim may have been involved in an altercation with other parties prior to an unknown party producing a firearm and shooting him.
- 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 (deceased):
Tawon Billups (Male, 21)
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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