Tony Phillips, 23, faces charges of attempted first degree murder and
aggravated assault in connection to a shooting of 35-year-old Johnny Tripp.An attempted murder suspect is in custody now after he was arrested in Knoxville Monday, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.
Tony Phillips, 23, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshal Service, Knoxville Police Department and the Chattanooga Police Fugitive Unit, said Chattanooga police spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary.
Phillips’ next court date is set for Dec. 13 in Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Bob Moon’s courtroom.
Phillips was arrested in connection to the shooting of 35-year-old Johnny Tripp at 719 E. 49th St. on Nov. 20. Tripp was shot numerous times in the chest and legs.
Phillips is the second person arrested in the case.