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Man dies, suspect arrested in Chattanooga shooting on East 48th Street

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A man has died from injuries sustained in a Thursday evening shooting, according to a release from the Chattanooga Police Department.

Officers responded to the 700 block of East 48th Street at around 5 p.m. to find Frank Usher, 29, suffering from a gunshot wound. Usher was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

A short time later, officers and investigators arrested 51-year-old Marvin Fallins on charges of criminal homicide and unlawful possession of a weapon. Fallins has been booked into the Hamilton County Jail, the release states.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

– Compiled by Kim Sebring