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Man shot at Chattanooga Amazon facility dies from wounds, suspect charged with murder

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / D'ante Jones
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / D'ante Jones Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / D'ante Jones

A man shot outside Chattanooga’s Amazon facility Aug. 9 has died from his wounds, police said Monday.

Javonte Moon, 19, appeared to be shot at close range, a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department said. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he later died, according to police.

(READ MORE: Man arrested in connection to Wednesday shooting at Chattanooga Amazon facility)

The suspect in the shooting, D’Ante Jones, 20, now faces charges of first-degree murder and possessing a firearm during a felony. Jones was previously charged with attempted murder, according to the release.

Jones is being held at the Hamilton County Jail on a $400,000 bond, jail records show.

The shooting temporarily shut down operations at the Amazon fulfillment center on Discovery Drive, and grief counseling was made available to employees.

— Compiled by Ellen Gerst