Suspect arrested in Saturday homicide on New Country Drive

Mario Donta Peoples
Mario Donta Peoples
photo Mario Donta Peoples

Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect in connection to Saturday's homicide in the 5000 block of New Country Drive, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.

Mario Donta Peoples, 41, has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of 29-year-old Christopher Trivette. Trivette was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.

Peoples is being held at the Hamilton County Jail, the release states.

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