Suspect identified after ‘candy lady’ shot to death in Chattanooga

31-year-old Cashman Perkins

A suspect has been identified in Sunday morning’s shooting that left a beloved Alton Park woman dead.

Police are searching for 31-year-old Cashman Perkins in connection with the fatal shooting of Frances Smith, 40.

The shooting happened close to 5 a.m. Sunday morning at 5139 Woodland View Cir. in the Emma Wheeler neighborhood.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.

Frances Smith