Chattanooga man charged with attempted murder in December assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police arrested a man for an aggravated assault from December on Tunnel Boulevard.
Corey France / Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
On December 30, officers arrived at the scene just before 7 a.m. They found two victims and one witness, who reported seeing Corey France, 24, knocking on doors and waving a gun around. They also told police they saw France fire multiple rounds at a 45-year-old man.
At that time, police searched but could not find France. CPD said they then obtained an arrest warrant for him.
Then, on January 4, CPD and the U.S. Marshal’s Service found France on Ocoee Street. They arrested him and took him to the Hamilton County Jail.
France faces the following charges:
- Attempted murder
- Aggravated assault
- Reckless endangerment
- Vandalism
- Firearm possession
At this time, authorities have not specified the extent of the victims’ injuries.
The police department said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident should contact Chattanooga police at 423-698-2525.
