Third suspect arrested in Arlington Avenue double homicide case

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police state they have made a third arrest in a double homicide that took place at the beginning of May.

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Jonathan Sawyer. HCSO

The police department arrested 19-year-old Jonathan Sawyer on Monday, June 17.

Two people, a 19- and 21-year-old, died at the hospital after being shot on Arlington Avenue on May 1.

Now, police have booked Sawyer into the Hamilton County Jail and charged him with the following.

  • First-degree murder
  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony
  • Unlawful possession of a firearm

On June 11, CPD said they arrested 20-year-old Jamarie Jones and 32-year-old Darrisha Danforth in this incident.

Police said Jones pulled a mask over his face and shot toward the victims. They also said he left in a vehicle driven by Danforth.

CPD previously said they charged Jones with first-degree murder and weapons violations. They charged Danforth with accessory after the fact.

Double Murder

Jamarie Jones and Darrisha Danforth. HCSO

Jones was also arrested in April of 2023 for an unrelated shooting on Market Street.

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