Bishop Dr Shooting: Chattanooga’s 33rd Homicide In 2017

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Thursday night shooting in Chattanooga has now turned into a homicide investigation.

Shortly before 9 p.m., police responded to a call of shots fired in the 7600 block of North Bishop Drive.

They found a Chevrolet Tahoe wrecked on the road, and a gunshot victim unresponsive inside.

The man was identified as 20-year-old Evan Derry, who later died of his injuries at a local hospital. Records show Derry was a student at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Police are asking for anyone with information about that shooting to call their tip line at (423) 643-5100.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting near the 7600 block of N Bishop Drive and Boriss Drive.

Officers responded to 7663 N Bishop Drive around 8:55 PM for a suspicious person call.

Upon arrival, one person was found shot.

CPD Spokesperson Rob Simmons confirms the victim remains critically injured at this time.

Chattanooga Firefighters and EMS were called shortly after to assist.

Investigators are on their way to the scene now. Anyone with information regarding this incident should call the Chattanooga Police Department immediately.

More information to come.