Chattanooga police investigating early morning I-24 homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga police are investigating a homicide that occurred on I-24 eastbound near the Westside Drive exit.

At 2:57 a.m., May 4, 2025, officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 18100 block of I-24 on reports of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male inside a vehicle with life-threatening injuries.

EMS responded, but the victim died on scene.

According to CPD’s preliminary investigation, the victim was driving a vehicle eastbound when the suspect shot him from another vehicle.

CPD believes this was targeted and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with any information about this incident is encouraged to call CPD’s Homicide Tip Line, (423) 643-5100.