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Hixson man allegedly shot unarmed person in the back


A Hixson man who was prohibited from having a gun due to multiple domestic assault convictions allegedly fatally shot an unarmed man in the back, an affidavit of complaint states.

Authorities have identified the victim of the Feb. 1 fatal shooting as Justin Glover, according to the affidavit.

The alleged shooter, Marquel Lane, 36, is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Chattanooga police officers responded on the evening of Feb. 1 to a report of a person shot on the 700 block of East 48th Street, the affidavit states.