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Autopsy report reveals Chattanooga active shooter misfired while using BB gun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The man who caused an active shooter scare at the CBL offices pulled 2 guns on his targets, one of which repeatedly misfired, according to an autopsy report from the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's office. After he was unsuccessful, 67-year-old John Schultz used a different firearm...
East Brainerd fire damages several homes, destroys new construction Tuesday
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. — UPDATE:. A fire in East Brainerd destroyed a house under construction and damaged several other nearby homes, the Chattanooga Fire Department says. CFD says there were multiple 911 calls from passerby who saw smoke and flames coming from a residence being built on Oakvale. When...
Police Briefs for July 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008940 – 3600 BLK Wimberly Lane – Warrant Service – Officers executed an arrest warrant for theft of property. The subject was transported to the Hamilton County Jail without incident. 24-008956 – 5700 BLK Ringgold Road...
Red Bank restaurant owners who lost kitchen to fire Monday night post about it on Facebook
RED BANK, Tenn. — UPDATE (Tuesday morning):. Rob's Restaurant & Lounge posted about the fire on their Facebook page Tuesday morning. Rob’s would like to thank everyone for the outreach and the support after today’s events. We appreciate everyone who is a part of the Rob’s family. A special thank you to all the first responders who worked hard to save what could be saved. We are grateful that no one was hurt. We thank you all for your support.
Police Briefs for July 16
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-009034- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Possible Wanted Person- An anonymous caller advised a man and woman were possibly staying at the motel. The couple is suspected of thefts in Georgia (nothing confirmed). They, nor their vehicle, was located.
The Chattanooga Police Department encourages local residents to use their Safe Exchange Zone for secure transactions
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Chattanooga Police Department established a Safe Exchange Zone in front of the Police Services Center at 3410 Amnicola Highway to further protect residents. The CPD Safe Exchange Zone was designed to provide a secure environment for various transactions, including swapping, trading,...
Police Briefs for July 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008903 – 6700 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity/Property Damage – A driver of a vehicle claimed while he was traveling eastbound, a rock, the size of a fist came from an unknown location and direction and struck the driver’s side windshield of his mother’s 2022 Kia Soul. Upon impact, the rock somehow penetrated the windshield with just enough force to strike him in his chest without leaving a mark.
East Ridge Police Department caution online shoppers about package theft
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Amazon Prime Day is here and online shoppers are ready to fill up their cart promising huge discounts and deals there is something for everyone. With online activity spiking this week the East ridge police department wants to warn shoppers to proceed with caution. “Today...
Marine recalls harrowing day and loss of comrades in 2015 Chattanooga attack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — On the morning of July 16th, 2015, then-Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Chase Estep went to work like he did any other morning. A few hours later, while working at the Naval Occupational Support Center at the Tennessee Riverpark, he heard something no one would want to hear on a morning at the office: a barrage of heavy gunfire.
CFD’s Blue Shift companies responded to structure fire at 500 W Martin Luther Blvd, one person injured
Chattanooga, TN – According to the CFD officials, woman reportedly sustained burns late Friday night after an apparent mishap while smoking in bed while on oxygen. At 11 PM on July 12, 2024, Chattanooga Fire Department’s Blue Shift companies responded to an automatic alarm at 500 W Martin Luther Blvd and observed smoke emanating from a resident’s apartment.
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