HOMELAND SECURITY ON WAY TO SITUATION…GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE ON LOCKDOWN…

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A shooting incident that began on the U.S. Naval Recruiting on Lee Highway ended at the U.S. Naval Reserve Center on Amincola Highway Thursday morning.

A Chattanooga police officer  and four marines were shot according to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. The shooter has been killed by police.
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The FBI and ATF are said to be enroute to the scene to aid in the investigation.

Berke left a news conference early when he received the news of the shooting.

Police have set up a command post near the scene.

Chattanooga State’s campus, which is nearby, has been locked down as a safety precaution. It is considered to be an active shooter situation. Several business in the are have been locked down as a safety measure.

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Those businesses and organization currently locked down include:

Chattanooga State
Erlanger Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Lee University
There’s currently no word on the condition of those involved.

 

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