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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Crime Stoppers: Quarrel over heater leads to shooting

A man police say shot another in the back Jan. 1 during a quarrel now is a Crime Stoppers target.

Kenneth Flint Jr., 29, of 1909 Walker Ave. in Chattanooga, is wanted on charges of aggravated domestic assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. He also has an outstanding warrant for theft under $500, according to a news release.

The Crime Stoppers release said Mr. Flint was at his aunt’s home at 952 N. Orchard Knob Ave. when he began arguing with his aunt’s boyfriend over a broken heater. The release said Mr. Flint pulled a gun and shot the other man in the back, then ran away.

The boyfriend was treated at Erlanger, as was a witness who was checked for concussion from the gunshot going off behind her head.

Mr. Flint is described as 6 feet, 3 inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair.