Press Releases

On July 2, 2018 at 6:19 p.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 7700 block of E. Brainerd Rd. on the report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

On June 28, 2018 at 1:22 p.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a person shot on the 1900 block of E 25th St. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

Chattanooga Police responded to a local hospital on the report of the victim arriving for treatment via a personally owned vehicle
The victim was being treated for a non life-threatening gunshot wound
The victim advised that he was driving on the 1900 block of E 25th St when he was shot
Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are actively investigating this shooting. If you have information concerning this incident please call the Chattanooga Police Department immediately.

Victim:

Tramale Hudgins (male, 35)

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. 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, TN - A cell phone video is circulating on social media regarding an interaction between a Chattanooga Police Officer and a 14-year-old female behind the wheel of a running vehicle. In order to maintain transparency with the community members Chattanooga Police Officers serve, the department deems it is important to provide context and share the entire interaction captured on the officer's body worn camera.

UPDATE #2 (9/28/18):

Chattanooga Police Officers charge two additional suspects in the homicide of Christopher Robinson that occurred in the 2300 block of Hickory Valley Road on June 29, 2018.

CPD Officers arrested 22-year-old Ticalvius Armour (aka Ticalvius Robinson). He is charged with Criminal Homicide and Especially Aggravated Robbery. Another party who was a juvenile at the time of the incident was also charged with Criminal Homicide and Especially Aggravated Robbery. All suspects involved in this incident are now in custody.

On June 24, 2018 at approx 1:28 a.m., Chattanooga Police Officers responded to a pedestrian struck at 5256 Hwy 153. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident: