3-11-19 Arrest/Homicide - 200 block Hunt Ave.

• Upon arrival CPD Officers located an unresponsive male behind a residence
• Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased
• The manner of death was not immediately clear during the course of the preliminary investigation
• On March 11, 2019 the manner of death was ruled a Homicide. That determination was made based on the CPD's investigation and discussion with the Hamilton County Medical Examiner.
• CPD Violent Crimes Investigators charged a suspect with Criminal Homicide
• 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:

Starlin Fike (male, 47)

SUSPECT:

Luke Jackson (male)

DOB: 3/7/77

CHARGES:

Criminal Homicide

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.