Crime
Four people injured in shooting during class reunion picnic at Tyner Community Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting Saturday afternoon at the Tyner Recreation Complex, located in the 6900 block of Ty Hi Drive.
The incident occurred just after 3:00 p.m. while an annual Tyner High School class reunion was underway near the Tyner Community Center and Tyner Academy.
According to the Chattanooga Police Department, multiple shots were fired during a large gathering on the recreational field.
Witnesses reported chaos as gunfire erupted in multiple volleys, causing attendees to drop to the ground for cover.
One of the victims, identified as Shyria Kelly, was shot three times in the leg.
A witness at the scene assisted her before two nurses applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until emergency responders arrived.
All four victims were transported to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover.
At this time, Chattanooga police have not released information about a suspect or any arrests.
However, officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The area was secured shortly after the shooting, and investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chattanooga Police Department.
Updates will be provided as new details are confirmed.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.