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CHATTANOOGA, TN. – Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal crash in the 2800 block of Rossville Boulevard late last night.
Rossville Police initiated a vehicle pursuit of a green Mazda that led into Chattanooga, traveling north on Rossville Boulevard. The Mazda was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to negotiate a right curve in the 2800 block. It spun and hit a utility pole. CPD got the call at 11:21 pm and found the 46 year-old driver unresponsive. He was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – Officers from the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a person shot call in the 7500 block of John Henry Road at 12:31 this morning.
A 38-year-old woman suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds when shots were fired into a residence. The exact circumstances of the incident are still being investigated.
The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment.
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – Chattanooga Police responded to the call of a pedestrian struck in the 400 block of Chickamauga Road at 3:39 this morning.
The driver of a Peterbilt garbage truck was emptying commercial dumpsters and backed over a 20-year-old man who appeared to have been. THe man was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges have been filed.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly today released the following statement regarding the recent officer involved shooting:
“What happened last week was a terrible incident for everyone involved: Our community, our wounded officer, our police family, and the family and loved ones of Roger Heard, Jr.
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – Three Chattanooga Police officers are on paid administrative leave per protocol when an officer is involved in a shooting.
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 4700 block of Pawnee Trail at 11:25 Saturday night.
When they arrived, they found a 19-year-old male with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. Several vehicles in the area were also damaged by gunfire.
Investigators continue to process evidence in the case. Anyone wanting to provide anonymous information can call 423-698-2525 or use the Atlas One mobile app.
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – A Chattanooga Police officer was shot in an exchange of gunfire Friday night on North Holtzclaw at East 3rd.
Officers were on scene for a street crime related detail and encountered a suspect at 9:41 pm. At some point during the stop, gunfire was exchanged and an officer and the suspect were both shot. The suspect’s condition is unknown; the officer is in stable condition.
Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy will hold a news conference this morning (Saturday) at 8:00 am at the Police Service Center, 3410 Amnicola Highway, to update.
UPDATE:
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – The Chattanooga Police traffic unit responded to a fatal motorcycle crash at 9:26 Friday night at 304 North Cherokee Boulevard.
Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a gray Honda Element was turning left from East Manning Street onto North Cherokee and collided with a black Honda motorcycle. The 42-year-old motorcycle rider was transported to the hospital but died there from his injuries.
The driver of the car remained on scene and cooperated with police. The investigation is continuing.