4-9-17 Shooting/Homicie - 300 block Spring Creek Rd

In the early hours of Sunday morning, April 9, 2017, Chattanooga Police responded to the sounds of shots fired in the area of 5500 block of Brainerd Rd. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

• Chattanooga Patrol Officers heard gunfire and dispatched to the area of 5500 Brainerd Rd
• Minutes after CPD Street Crimes officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in that area of Brainerd Rd.
• Officers followed the vehicle to a local hospital
• Upon arrival at the hospital police discovered a victim suffering from a serious gunshot wound inside the vehicle
• Attempts were made to save the victim's life, but he succumbed to his injuries
• The driver of the vehicle was not injured and the only other occupant of the vehicle
• Driver informed police the vehicle they were traveling in was fired into from an unidentified person in another vehicle
• Chattanooga Police were able to locate a crime scene in the 300 block of Spring Creek Rd.
• A suspect has not been identified at this time
• Victim is a validated gang member
• Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are actively investigating this incident.

VICTIM:

Kendre Allen (male, 20)

DRIVER/WITNESS:

Will not be identified by CPD due concerns for this person's safety

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.

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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.