Homicide at homeless encampment on Bonny Oaks Drive

Chattanooga Police responded to a homicide at a homeless encampment over the weekend. Officers found a man dead in the woods on Bonny Oaks Drive. Picture courtesy of the Chattanooga Police Department.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man was shot and killed at a homeless encampment over the weekend.

The homicide occurred in the 6800 block of Bonny Oaks Drive.

Chattanooga police responded to the scene at 11:45 Saturday morning.

They found the man dead in the woods with an apparent injury.

CFD and HCEMS responded to the scene where the man was pronounced dead.

Preliminary reports indicate the man was camping in the woods at the homeless encampment and was shot by another person.

CPD is still investigating the incident and the suspect responsible.

If you know anything about this incident, please contact Chattanooga police.

You do not have to give your name.

Chattanooga Police: 423-698-2525