10-27-20 Officer Involved Shooting - 7300 Block of Standifer Gap Rd.

• Reporting party stated that the suspect was armed with a handgun and that she was hiding from him.
• Officers encountered the suspect, who was armed and who brandished the firearm in a threatening manner.
• Officers then engaged the suspect, shots were fired, with the suspect sustaining life threatening injuries.
• Officers then called for EMS and began rendering medical aid to the suspect.
• The suspect was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
• The suspect's firearm was recovered and collected on scene.
• Per Chattanooga Police Department policy, all Officers involved will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
• The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office will be handling the criminal investigation and all inquiries should be directed to them.

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.