1-15-21 Officer Involved Shooting - 7717 Lee Highway

Reporting party stated that the suspect was actively stabbing an adult female and holding her against her will in a room with the door locked.
Officers announced their presence and called for the suspect to exit the room.
The female suspect did not respond to officers' commands to exit the room or release the victim.
Officers heard a female screaming from inside the room then forced entry.
Officers witnessed the suspect actively assaulting the victim with a knife.
Shots were fired by two officers with the suspect sustaining non-life threatening injuries.
Officers rendered medical aid to the stabbing victim and the suspect until EMS arrived who was already en route due to the initial stabbing call.
Both parties were transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
An adult male in an adjoining room received a minor injury. Cause unknown, medical treatment was declined 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.
As more information or evidence becomes available during the investigation, CPD will work in conjunction with HCSO and the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office to release more.