Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Resident fired shots after vehicle theft near Hughes AvenueChattanooga TN

audio iconWeapons
Near Hughes Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

A person reported that (name withheld) stole their keys and vehicle while they were asleep. The suspect returned, and the reporting person fired about five shots, hitting a friend's car. The gun was left on a table at the scene.

Audio|Source: Chattanooga Public Safety
01:48
Transcript:
00:00
The unit coming out of theft, near Hughes Avenue, RP shot at the suspect.
00:07
All right,
00:11
so.
00:16
Not 12, 36.
00:17
I'm going to try every time.
00:19
Sorry, I'll speak with somebody.
00:25
It's going to be near Hughes Avenue,
00:29
also West 36th Street and West 37th Street.
00:32
Two.
00:33
Go ahead.
00:34
Mother advised that the female possibly went to the wood lawns as well.
00:40
RP's advising that the (name withheld) party stole RP's keys and vehicle.
00:46
It's going to be a blackmail.
00:47
Stole the vehicle earlier today when RP was asleep.
00:51
Okay.
00:54
RP told him to bring the vehicle back.
00:56
He came back and shut up in his own vehicle.
01:01
RP fired five shots, three shots with a nine millimeter.
01:06
I hit the friend's car with one of them.
01:10
Gun currently sitting on the table, RP's clear to leave it there.
01:13
Use 102429, 102429.
01:16
122429. Oh, good you know we are all this one.
01:21
I'm clear.
01:23
Harding for.
01:25
Harding for him.
01:31
So I'm clear.
01:32
The auto theft is delayed by several hours and what just occurred was the shots fired[1].
01:38
That's correct.
01:39
There is a 5 minute delay for when the RP shot at the suspect.
01:43
Clear. Do we know if he's on scene or do I need to be looking for him in the villages?
01:48
I can ask.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
shots fired: Gunshots reported

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Near Hughes Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Recent Weapons Incidents in Chattanooga, TN

Explore the crime map for more.