Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, the shooting occurred in the 2900 block of Rossville Boulevard on September 21, 2024.
At approximately 3:17 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot in a parking lot. Upon arrival, officers found a 32-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS arrived at the scene shortly after, with EMS transporting the victim to a local hospital for treatment. CPD’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit were dispatched to investigate and process the scene.
Preliminary findings indicated that a disorder and vehicle crash took place just before the shooting. After shooting the victim, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Witnesses at the scene provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle, which officers later located at a separate location. A person matching the suspect’s description was found inside a residence and complied with officers’ requests to exit the home.
Homicide detectives gathered evidence that led to the arrest of 30-year-old Hector Lopez-Garcia.
He was charged with Aggravated Assault, Felony Reckless Endangerment, and Possessing a Firearm with Intent to Go Armed. Lopez-Garcia was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center.
As the investigation remained ongoing, Chattanooga Police encouraged anyone with additional information to contact them at 423-698-2525.