A Hixson man is facing first-degree murder charges in connection with a shooting near the Missionary Ridge Tunnel that killed a 29-year-old man, according to an affidavit.
Alex J. Stallion, 27, is in custody and faces first-degree murder charges in connection with a homicide that occurred on Aug. 17, officials said. A press release said investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident.
At around 4 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of Brainerd Road, where they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to an affidavit. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Police found 10 spent .40 caliber shell casings and one 9mm shell casing at the scene, an affidavit said. Video footage appeared to show Alex Stallion running from the scene with a pistol in his right hand, police said.
— Compiled by Mason Edwards