CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested
18-year-old Malik Allen in connection to the homicide that occurred earlier
today, July 20, 2025 in the 1700 block of Read Avenue.
On July 20, 2025, at 12:17 a.m., CPD responded to a report of Shots Fired
in the 1700 block of Read Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene, to more
gunshots and found the victim, a 15-year-old male deceased from a gunshot
wound. Those responding officers were also able to detain multiple people.
CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation and the Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.
After preliminary investigation and hours of interviews, the Homicide Unit
obtained arrest warrants charging Malik Allen (DOB: 11/29/2006) with Second
Degree Murder. He was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail
and Detention Center.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely
accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. A defendant is presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and
convicted through due process of law.