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Sunday, November 15, 2026Nov 15

Man killed in East Ridge Waffle House shooting

A man was shot multiple times and killed at a Waffle House late Sunday night, according to the East Ridge Police Department.

A shooting was reported around 10:45 p.m. at 6513 Ringgold Road, according to a department press release. Police arrived to find a man suffering from several gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators are working to develop leads and gather additional evidence, the release said. The department asked anyone with information about the incident to call 423-622-1725.

Contact breaking news reporter Mason Edwards at medwards@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6409.