CHATTANOOGA, Tenn
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. – On September 25, 2025, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Chattanooga
Police Department (CPD) officers responded to a call for a burglary in
progress in the 2100 block of Hamill Road.
When the first officer arrived, he located the male suspect who was
attempting to flee the scene in a vehicle. The officer gave multiple clear,
verbal commands to exit the vehicle. The suspect refused to comply. A
second officer arrived, and both officers continued issuing commands before
attempting to remove the suspect from the vehicle.
At that time, the suspect put the truck in gear, striking a police vehicle
and nearly running over one of the officers. To protect themselves from
imminent danger, the officers took action to stop the driver. Ultimately,
an officer discharged his weapon, striking the suspect.
The officers immediately rendered life-saving aid until Hamilton County EMS
arrived. Despite those efforts, the suspect did not survive. A passenger
fled on foot and remains unaccounted for. Both officers were evaluated by
EMS on scene and released.
Per CPD policy, both officers have been placed on administrative leave. The
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is leading the criminal
investigation. All inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed
to TBI.
This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation
continues.
