6-11-17 Shooting - 4272 Bonny Oaks Dr.

At 3:55 a.m. on June 11, 2017, the Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting at 4272 Bonny Oaks Drive ( Playhouse Lounge). The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

• Chattanooga Police responded to four (4) gunshot wound victims arriving at three area hospitals within a short time period
• Police were able determine that all the shooting victims were outside the Playhouse Lounge during the shooting
• The suspect(s) shot from a passing vehicle into the parking lot at the venue
• The shooting is believed to be gang related
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident and following all actionable leads

Victim #1 - Critical injury

Dereck Strickland (male, 23)

Victim #2 - Non-life-threatening injury

Devin Brown (male, 18)

Victim #3 - Non-life-threatening injury

Otis Franklin (male, 31)

Victim #4 - Non-life-threatening injury

William Wright (male, 18)

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.