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9-25-21 Homicide - Shooting - 1124 Grove Street


  • Upon arrival, officers located six shooting victims, two of those victims deceased.
  • Police rendered aid to victims until Hamilton County EMS arrived on scene. 
  • Hamilton County EMS transported four of the victims to a local hospital. At this time, all victims are stable. 
  • An additional victim suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds left the scene prior to police arrival and was taken to a hospital via personal vehicle.
  • Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation and collect potential evidence from the scene. 
  • The suspect(s) fled the area prior to police arrival. There are no suspect details to release at this time. 
  • Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.

 

Victim 1 (deceased):

Labrecia Dews (female, 37)

 

Victim 2 (deceased):

Keniqua Hughes (female, 21)

 

Victim 3:

Female, 26

 

Victim 4:

Female, 19

 

Victim 5:

Female, 24

 

Victim 6:

Female, 21

 

Victim 7:

Female, 14

 

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.

Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM

Emergencies: 911

To report a crime or request assistance: (423) 698-2525

General Information:
(423) 643-5000

Crime Prevention and Community Outreach:
(423) 643-5090

Crime Stoppers Hotline:
(423) 698-3333

Drug Tip Hotline:
(423) 493-BUST (2878)

Homicide Tip Line: 
(423) 643-5100

Homeland Security
https://www.dhs.gov/topic/preventing-terrorism

https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something

 

 

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