3-4-19 Homicide - 2200 block E. 27th St. Ct.

• Upon arrival CPD Officers found a baby receiving CPR
• Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the baby to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased
• Through investigation, CPD Violent Crimes Investigators determined the incident location to be in the 2200 block of East 27th St.
• Suspect is charged with Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Child Abuse
• Suspect is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail
• The investigation into the facts surrounding this incident is ongoing
• CPD encourages anyone with information about this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at (423) 643-5100. Callers can remain anonymous.

VICTIM:

Juvenile (female, 4 weeks)

SUSPECT:

Ivan Dunton

DOB: 11/21/92

CHARGES:

Criminal Homicide

Aggravated Child Abuse

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-643-5100 or submit an anonymous tip via the Chattanooga PD Mobile App.

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.