3-29-17 Shooting/Officer Involved

At 1:26 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, Chattanooga Police were called to a home in the 300 block of Shawnee Trail for a disorder with a weapon involved. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation:

• Hamilton County 911 received a call for a disorder with a weapon involved
• Hamilton County 911 also reported to CPD officers that one shot was fired prior to officers arrival on scene
• Upon arrival CPD officers encountered two off duty CPD officers that left the residence
• Other CPD officers encountered an armed suspect outside the home
• During that encounter CPD officers were forced to shoot the armed suspect
• CPD officers began to administer medical aid to suspect while waiting for an ambulance
• Suspect was transported by Hamilton County EMS
• Suspect succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital
• It was determined the suspect was a Hamilton County Sheriffs Office employee
• Hamilton County Sheriffs Office, Hamilton County District Attorney's Office have been notified
• TBI is the lead investigating agency

Press availability with CPD at 7:30 a.m. at the Police Service Center, 3410 Amnicola Hwy.

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.