An early morning home invasion today led to the arrest of two men, according to Chattanooga police.
Police responded to a call from the homeowner at 6120 Vance Road about 3 a.m., stating two men rushed into his home and robbed him, said Sgt. Jerri Weary, public information officer for the Chattanooga Police Department. The owner told police he was preparing for bed when the men entered with shotguns and demanded money.
The owner told police that the men shot at him twice, missing both times, before they fled. Responding officers saw a vehicle fitting the suspect description near Airport Road and Fisk Avenue. After further investigation, police found two suspects, the weapons used and money stolen during the robbery, Sgt. Weary said.
The homeowner identified Desmond Davis and Corey Peters as the men who robbed him.
Mr. Davis was charged with attempted murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and criminal conspiracy, according to police. Mr. Peters was charged with aggravated robbery and criminal conspiracy.