By Roxana Navarro
Jun 24, 2024, 8:47 PM EDT
The Chattanooga Police Department reported the death of a man by his own hand, after being a threat by entering an office building near a shopping center in the city armed. According to the authorities, they commented that the subject was trying to execute a plan that apparently failed.
Chattanooga Police Officer Victor Miller held a conference at the scene to provide information regarding the threat from a possible gunman who was in an office building at the Hamilton Place Mall around 3:00 a.m.: 00 pm
“A shooter was inside the building and was trying to execute a plan. That failed,” said spokesman Victor Miller.
The plan failed
The incident took place this Monday, June 24, when the man was trying to execute a plan that ultimately failed, but represented a threat to the community. Businesses in the area were closed while authorities responded to the situation.
“We have control of the scene, several agencies are on the scene,” they wrote on their networks to inform the population.
“He shoot himself”
Officer Miller said during the conference that everything indicates that the suspect shot himself and was pronounced dead at the scene. “We found out that he shot himself and died,” he confirmed.
No other person was injured, although they stated that the investigation is ongoing and it appears that no other shots were fired.
Officer Miller did not provide further details about the gunman’s plan, nor did they reveal his identity, as the case is under investigation.
Businesses, including the Hamilton Place shopping center, were closed and people were asked to avoid the neighborhood. A few hours later, they reported through social networks that the businesses opened again, since the situation was under control.
They confirmed that there was no threat to the public
Chattanooga Police made it clear there is no active threat to the public. Some local media claim that the gunman could have been an angry employee.
The Chattanooga Department shared some resources, after being part of a situation like the one people experienced that could affect their health or emotional stability.
“Here is information from our victim services team. A traumatic event is a shocking, frightening, or dangerous experience that can affect someone emotionally and physically. Traumatic events can include natural disasters, violent attacks, car accidents and other accidents,” they described.
Tips for coping after a traumatic event
-Try to maintain routines and schedules
-Spend time talking to trusted friends and family for support
-Engage in exercises or other activities that help reduce stress
-Avoid the use of alcohol or drugs
-Seek help from professionals
Support resources:
-988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
-Walk at the 24/7 Volunteer Behavioral Health crisis center
413 Spring Street Chattanooga, TN 37402
800-704-2651
-CPD Police Victim Services Unit
423-643-5351 *Referrals for counseling and other support
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