22-year-old charged in shooting death of Dmarcus Collins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  Chattanooga Police announced on Twitter that they charged 22-year-old Lamarcus Smith with Criminal Homicide for the July 30th shooting death of Dmarcus Collins.

Smith was arrested July 22nd false reports, evading arrest, and possession of controlled substance.

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Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – In the early morning hours of Sunday, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot in the 1600 block of South Kelly Street.

Upon arrival, officers located Dmarcus Collins, 24, with a gunshot wound.

Hamilton County Emergency Services transported Collins to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all actionable leads and ask anyone with further information to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more will be released when available.