CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is
investigating a claim of self-defense in relation to a homicide that
occurred in the 2700 block of Dodson Avenue.
On June 19, 2025, at 6:11 p.m., the CPD responded to a person shot call in
the 2700 block of Dodson Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers found two men,
one 49-years-old and one 50-years-old, shot with life-threatening
injuries. The officers began life saving measures until medical personnel
arrived at the scene.
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the men
to a local hospital where they both died.
CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation and the Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.
The preliminary information says the two men came to the residence to
confront the shooter and at least one of the deceased men pulled out a
gun. The claim is that the shooter shot the two men in self-defense. The
shooter waited at the scene for the officers to arrive. CPD continues to
consult with the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office in relation to
this incident.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at
423-643-5100.