11-12-18 Officer Involved Shooting - 5000 block 15th Ave.

• Reporting party stated the suspect was walking in the street, displaying a firearm, and firing shots at houses
• Upon arrival, officers encountered an armed male suspect matching the description given by the reporting party
• Officers engaged with the suspect, shots were fired, the male suspect sustained life-threatening injuries
• The suspect was transported by Hamilton County EMS and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital
• Per Chattanooga Police Department policy, all officers responding to the call have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation
• Hamilton County Sheriff Office will be handling the criminal investigation and all inquiries should be directed to that agency

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.