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The Hamilton Pines apartment complex is seen on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn. A shooting in the 3300 block of Pinewood Avenue has left one person dead, Chattanooga police say. Police were called to the scene at about 2:31 a.m. and found a person trying to aid the victim. The victim died and the family is being notified. Police have requested video surveillance footage from apartment's management, and they are cooperating.
A shooting in the 3300 block of Pinewood Avenue has left one person dead, according to Chattanooga police.
Police were called to the scene at about 2:31 a.m. Tuesday and found a person trying to aid a man who had been shot while trying to get out of a vehicle, according to a news release.
The victim, 37-year-old Joel Ervin, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have requested video surveillance footage from apartment's management and they are cooperating.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. Callers can remain anonymous.
Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter /
Crime scene tape is seen on a dumpster at the Hamilton Pines apartment complex on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn. A shooting in the 3300 block of Pinewood Avenue has left one person dead, Chattanooga police say. Police were called to the scene at about 2:31 a.m. and found a person trying to aid the victim. The victim died and the family is being notified. Police have requested video surveillance footage from apartment's management, and they are cooperating.This is a developing story.