Chattanooga police arrest suspect on attempted murder charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police have arrested a man less than 24 hours after an alleged shooting incident.
On March 23, 2025, at 4:12 a.m., officers responded to a person shot call at Chattanooga Fire Station 4510 Bonny Oaks Drive.
When officers arrived, firefighters were already treating the victim’s injuries when EMS arrived to transport them to a local hospital.
According to Chattanooga police, the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute in the 4800 block of Tomahawk Trail.
The suspect, Dana Key, allegedly forced the victim into his vehicle after the shooting.
The victim managed to escape when the vehicle stopped near Bonny Oaks Drive, running to the fire station for help.
On March 24, 2025, a Neighborhood Policing Officer located Key at the Tomahawk Trail residence.
Key attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle, leading police on a brief chase before crashing into trees on Tunnel Boulevard.
He was uninjured and taken into custody at the Hamilton County Jail.
Key is being charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm During a Felony, and Kidnapping.
Authorities say additional charges related to auto theft and evading arrest will be added.
