One man dead after gas station shooting on Brainerd Road
Gas station shooting located at the Hop-In off of Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police have confirmed one person died in a shooting incident last week on Brainerd Road.
Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 4700 block of Brainerd Road.
Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male with life-threatening injuries, and a 27-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers began life saving measures on scene to the 28-year-old male.
EMS responded to the scene and transported both men to a local hospital.
According to CPD, the 28-year-old died at the hospital.
The preliminary investigation conducted by CPD’s Homicide Unit reveals the shooter was inside the store, when three men walked into the store and began a verbal disorder that escalated.
The shooter remained on scene to wait for first responders.
CPD’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating a self-defense claim made by the shooter, and are consulting with the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office.
