Three people shot in Athens, TN

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Athens Police said there were three people shot Saturday night, one person died. 

It happened on Lime Street just before 4:30 pm. 

Police officers responded to Starr Regional Medical Center in reference to two subjects coming into the hospital with gunshot wounds. 

Rendell Cory Jones, 40-years-old was pronounced dead shortly after arriving to the hospital. Tim White, 47-years-old, was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound. 

Officers quickly learned there was a third victim still inside the home on Lime Street. Matthew Moore, 37-years-old, was airlifted to UT Medical Center. 

Athens Police said it appears the three subjects were inside the residence when the shooting began amongst themselves. 

We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. 

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