Authorities have identified the man who was found dead on Christmas Eve after an apparent shooting, according to a Chattanooga Police Department news release.
Police responded to a shots fired report Tuesday evening and found Xavier Oliver, 31, lying in the road with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers arrived at the 3400 block of Vinewood Drive – near the site of a shooting in August – about 11:15 p.m., according to a previous news release.
Hamilton County EMS arrived shortly after and pronounced the victim dead.
According to police, there is no motive or suspect at this time.
Chattanooga police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip through the CPD Mobile app. Tipsters may remain anonymous.