Murder-suicide leaves three dead, including one child

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday night, Chattanooga Police responded to a call for multiple people found dead inside a home on the 100th block of North Moore Road.

Upon arriving at the scene, they met with friends and family who found three people dead in the home.

Two adults and one child were found in the home, and all three were pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

The preliminary investigation indicates a murder-suicide that involved a 29-year-old man who shot a 25-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter, then shot himself.

All three lived together in the same residence, but investigators are still working on the relationships between the three people.

Chattanooga Police continues to investigate the incident further to make sure no other suspects were involved and to confirm it was a murder-suicide.

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8. The lifeline is available 24 hours a day and available in English and Spanish.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, reach out to the 24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline at 423-755-2700 for free and confidential help.

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100.