8-8-17 Homicide/Shooting - 2700 block Lightfoot Mill Rd

• ​Norfolk Southern Police in the area called to report a suspicious vehicle on the side of the roadway that appeared to be abandoned
• Upon arrival, CPD Officers approached the vehicle and found a victim inside suffering from a gunshot wound
• Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased
• Victim is a validated gang member
• It is not known at this time if the incident is gang motivated
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident and following all actionable leads

​CPD is asking anyone with information to call the Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100. Callers can remain anonymous and all tips go directly to investigators. ​

Victim:

Deonte James (male, 23)

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-643-5100. 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.