8-12-18 Stabbing - 7700 block E. Brainerd Rd.

• Upon arrival, Officers were unable to locate a fight or victim(s), but they did observe evidence which was consistent with an altercation occurring.
• At approximately 7:23 p.m. Officers were advised a party had arrived at a local hospital with an apparent stab wound to the upper back.
• Officers responded to the hospital and confirmed the male victim was suffering from a life threatening stab wound to the back.and notified the Violent Crimes Bureau.
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau responded to the scene and are actively investigating this incident.
• If you have any information about the incident, please call the Tip Line at 423-643-5100. You can remain anonymous.

Victim:

Christopher McGill (male, 37)

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.