Man arrested for attempt first degree murder and robbery

Courtesy: HCSO

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted murder and robbery on East MLK Blvd. on April 22.

CPD responded to a report of an active assault on April 22 just after 1 A.M. on the 700 block of East MLK Blvd.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 65-year-old male victim with life-threatening injuries. He was quickly transported to a local hospital

CPD’s Homicide Unit led the investigation and determined the victim was beaten and robbed by a male suspect. The suspect was later identified as Tezdris Lamar Russell and obtained a warrant for his arrest on charges of  Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery.

On May 6, members of CPD’s Fugitive Unit, the ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Russell. He was taken to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.

This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.