armed man holds woman and child hostage in residence, Chattanooga TN
Family OffenseA heavily armed man is holding a woman and a nine-month-old child hostage inside a residence near Calhoun Avenue in Chattanooga. He is considered dangerous and has threatened suicide by cop in the past. Police have found multiple firearms and ammunition in the home and caution responders at the scene. The grandmother is also present outside the residence.
Audio|Source: Chattanooga Police Department
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Transcript:
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near Calhoun Ave between East 29th and East 30th.
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Arpies advised the mail took her phone,
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arguing with the mail,
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put a 9-month-old child outside to get the RP out of the house.
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I'm trying to get the male's name.
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There is a caution note here for a (name withheld).
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Stand by just a minute, I'm getting his name.
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Flight numbers (number withheld).
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It will be the (name withheld).
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White male heavy set, red hair, considered armed and dangerous.
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Officers found multiple firearms and ammo in the residence.
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He threatened suicide by cop in the past.
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Use caution responding to this address.
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7.3.
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Okay.
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69. You clear on this?
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69. I'm clear.
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Okay.
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He'll be white male last thing wearing yellow shirt, plaid,
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red pajama pants.
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He took the child back inside.
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Thanks, I'm getting in here.
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Clear on it.
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If six be advised now, she says, Males holding her hostage inside the resident since the child's in there will not let her leave with the child and her things.
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Grandmother's on scene also.
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Okay, sir, can she advise where the grandmother is?
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And are you there?
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No, that's correct.
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Okay.
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If you're making concert.
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No, I'm not being a concert.
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Okay. Seven in the area.
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Clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Calhoun Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407
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