Physical altercation leaves one dead in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 31-year-old Joseph Tanner Smith in connection to the homicide at a residence on Lindsay Avenue.
Around 5:32 a.m., CPD responded to a report of a stabbing within a residence in the 600hundredth block of Lindsay Avenue.
When arriving at the scene, they found the victim, a 37-year-old man, with multiple stab wounds and the suspect with a cut on his head.
Both were taken to a hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
It’s been confirmed the victim died from his injuries.
The investigation indicates the suspect and victim had a disagreement that escalated into a physical altercation.
The Homicide Unit obtained arrest warrants charging Joseph Tanner Smith (DOB: 11/29/1993) with Criminal Homicide
He was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.
The Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.
No other residents reported injuries.
