2022 Chattanooga shooting
Part of mass shootings in the United States
LocationChattanooga, Tennessee
DateJune 5, 2022 (2022-06-05)
Attack type
Mass shooting, homicide
Deaths3 (2 by gunfire, 1 by vehicular homicide)
Injured14 (12 by gunfire)
AccusedGarrian Dwayne King[1]
Alexis Boynton Lewis[2]
Rodney Junior Harris Jr.[2]

On June 5, 2022, two people were killed and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Another person was killed fleeing the shooting and two were injured by vehicles while fleeing.[3][4]

Shooting

Responding officers arrived at around 2:42 am at a reported shooting near a night club. They found multiple victims, immediately began first aid and secured the scene.[5] Victims sustained injuries from gunfire and from fleeing the scene, with fourteen struck by gunfire and three struck by vehicles while attempting to flee. Three were confirmed dead, two by gunshots and one by being hit by a vehicle, with fourteen injured.[6]

Investigation

Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy said there were multiple shooters.[7] Officials believe the shooting was targeted and that it did not appear to be an active public safety threat related to the shooting.[6]

On June 8, 2022, 28-year-old Garrian Dwayne King (born March 4, 1994) was arrested and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the shooting. According to the affidavit filed in U.S. District Court for Chattanooga, King was one of three men seen on security camera video exiting a stolen Chevrolet Suburban after 2 a.m. before the shooting.[1] On June 13, 2022, 36-year-old Alexis Boynton Lewis (born December 16, 1985)[8] was charged with criminal homicide, reckless endangerment, and possession of a firearm during the commission or attempt to commit a dangerous felony, and on June 14, 2022, 31-year-old Rodney Junior Harris Jr. was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.[2]

Response

Mayor Tim Kelly called on Congress to address gun violence. He said, "That doesn't mean taking guns away from responsible gun owners, but it does mean mandatory background checks and prohibiting high-capacity magazines."[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Man arrested on weapons charge in Tennessee mass shooting". The Washington Post. June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Police arrest third suspect in Tennessee mass shooting". AP NEWS. June 15, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ Burnside, Tina (June 5, 2022). "Three killed, 14 injured in Chattanooga, Tennessee, shooting that left several victims hit by fleeing cars". CNN. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ McShane, Julianne (June 5, 2022). "Three people dead, 14 shot outside nightclub in Chattanooga, Tennessee". NBC News. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting leaves 3 dead, 14 injured". Associated Press. June 5, 2022. Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  6. 1 2 Cagnassola, Mary Ellen (June 5, 2022). "Nightclub Shooting in Chattanooga, Tenn., Leaves 3 Dead, 17 Injured: 'Clearly a Tragic Day'". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  7. 1 2 Holveck, Brandon; Bacon, John; McGinnis, James (June 5, 2022). "'Beyond devastating': 6 dead, 25 wounded in Philadelphia, Chattanooga club shootings". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ Parker, Collins (June 13, 2022). "Police charge suspect with McCallie Avenue shooting". WDEF. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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