Incident Number – 25-012513
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On February 13, 2025, at 12:04 p.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a person shot call at a gas station in the 4700 block
of Brainerd Road. When the officers arrived on scene they found a
28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries and a 27-year-old man with
non-life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately began life saving
measures until medical personnel arrived on the scene.
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS
transported the men to a local hospital. The 28-year-old man died at the
hospital.
CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The Crime
Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.
The preliminary investigation reveals the shooter was inside the store when
three men walked into the store and began a verbal disorder that
escalated. The shooter remained on the scene to wait for the responding
officers. CPD's Homicide Unit is investigating a self-defense claim by the
shooter and consulting with the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues.