2-18-18 Homicide - 1800 block Chestnut St.

Original Release (2/18/18):

On February 18, 2018 at 1:27 a.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a Shooting call in the 1800 block of Chestnut St. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

• Upon arrival, officers located two female victims in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds
• HCEMS responded to the scene and transported both parties to a local hospital where Victim #1 would later succumb to her injuries
• Victim #2 is listed in stable condition
• Patrons exiting Southside Social at the time of the incident stated to police a dark colored vehicle was traveling southbound on Chestnut St. when a party in that vehicle fired shots into the victim's vehicle which was traveling northbound on Chestnut St.
• Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau responded to the scene to investigate the incident
• Witnesses were interviewed and evidence was collected at the scene
• No suspect information is available
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are 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 #1 (deceased):
Name withheld until next of kin notification is made

Victim #2:

Name withheld until next of kin notification is made

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.