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Chattanooga police arrest suspect in connection with violent domestic dispute

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Ronald Wesley Spencer aka Ronald Spence
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Ronald Wesley Spencer aka Ronald Spence Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Ronald Wesley Spencer aka Ronald Spence

Chattanooga police said they have arrested a suspect in connection with a Sept. 9 shooting on South Lyerly Street that left a 26-year-old woman injured.

Ronald Wesley Spencer Jr., 30, aka Ronald Spence, of Chattanooga, was arrested Oct. 8, according to an affidavit from the Police Department.

At around 5:40 p.m. officers responded to a person shot at the 2000 block of South Lyerly Street.

“Upon arrival, the police observed a female shot and immediately rendered aid,” the affidavit said.

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