Police respond to officer involved shooting on East Brainerd Road

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  An officer involved shooting occurred on East Brainerd Road this afternoon.

The incident occurred at the 7700 block of East Brainerd Road at 12:18 p.m, December 24, 2024.

The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) stated that the suspect was walking down the street with a knife.

Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation before two officers fired their weapons.

CPD rendered medical aid to the suspect until an ambulance arrived on scene.

No officers were injured in this incident.

The suspects name or condition has not been released.

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