7-12-17 Shooting Suspect Arrested - 2700 block Rossville Blvd

At 3:02 p.m. on July 2, 2017, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 2700 block of Rossville Boulevard. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

• Upon arrival police found the victim in a room at the Hamilton Inn
• Victim was deceased from apparent gunshot wounds
• Victim was transported to the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's facility
• Victim is a validated gang member
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all actionable leads at this time

Victim:

Damico Lawrence (male, 27)

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.