A validated gang member, Tirrell Shropshire, 35, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning on Rawlings Street.
Officers were called at 2:26 a.m. to respond to a person shot in the 1900 block of Rawlings Street.
Shropshire was found deceased on the sidewalk. He suffered a gunshot wound to the head. No suspect information was provided.
Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all leads.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.