Man arrested, charged for drive by shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Authorities have arrested a man facing multiple Attempted First Degree Murder charges.

 

On January 13, 2025, at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to 1819 Foust Street for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a woman with a gunshot wound to her leg.

She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators determined it was a drive-by shooting, and surveillance footage showed two suspects in a vehicle, and one firing at the victim.

The victim told police she was trying to get her children inside when she was shot.

The suspects were later identified as a 17-year-old male and 18-year-old Gloire Mutubwa.

On March 23, 2025, at 12:26 a.m., officers responded to 703 Chestnut Street to serve a warrant.

According to the affidavit, police received a call regarding shots fired in the area.

Upon arrival, officers located Mutubwa and verified he had outstanding warrants.

He was taken into custody, and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.

Mutubwa faces four counts of Attempted First Degree Murder and one county of Reckless Endangerment.

According to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), the juvenile was previously arrested, and taken to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

The 17-year-old is also facing four counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Reckless Endangerment.

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