Celvin “Squeaky” Houston
Officer William McMillan
Site where police officer was shot
Officers search for a suspect Tuesday near East Lake Courts on Fourth Avenue after a Chattanooga police officer was shot while answering a call.A 39-year old Chattanooga man was arrested this morning in connection with the Tuesday night shooting of a Chattanooga Police Department officer.
Celvin “Squeaky” Houston is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon, Chief Bobby Dodd said this morning.
Houston was arrested without incident about 8:30 a.m. at a residence in the Brainerd area, Dodd said. Family members were believed to be at the home as well, he said.
Area law enforcement agencies and local pastors assisted in the massive manhunt for Houston that began Tuesday night, the chief said.
Officer William McMillan, who has worked for the police department for six years, suffered a nonlife-threatening injury after he was shot while trying to break up a disorder around 2219 E. 26th Street Court. He is listed in stable condition at Erlanger hospital.