More than six months after the shootings that claimed the lives of two Chattanooga women and left five others injured, the Chattanooga Police Department’s new chief, Celeste Murphy, held a news conference at Grove Street on Tuesday to declare her commitment to solving the case and ask the community for help.
“I’m committed to bringing justice to those who carry out such selfish and cowardly acts,” Murphy said. “CPD is a part of this community, and our investigators have been and will continue working to bring this case to resolution. It’s going to take all of us together to be able to solve this case.
“I’m asking you today to speak up to rise up these women and send a powerful message to those who brought discord to this community with violence,” Murphy said.
Investigators are urging witnesses to come forward and provide as much information and evidence as possible.
Chattanooga Police Capt. Jonathon Chambers, the commander over the violent crimes unit, said that any information provided would be helpful.