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Second Chattanooga man accused in murder of 18-year-old on Jackson Avenue

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Milik Woodley, 22.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Milik Woodley, 22. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Milik Woodley, 22.

Police arrested a second Chattanooga man in connection with a fatal shooting on Jackson Avenue in December.

Milik Woodley, 22, was arrested Tuesday after Chattanooga police identified him as an alleged gunman tied to the fatal shooting of Wallace Milam, 18, who died Dec. 19 after he was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the shooting happened near Woodley’s residence on Maude Street, and detectives found a gun and multiple bullet casings in his backyard.

On Jan. 29, Terrance Brewer, 23, was arrested in connection with the shooting. Both men are accused of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, according to an arrest report.

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On the evening of the shooting, police found Milam in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue. A press release said Milam was transported to a hospital, where he died.