Shots Fired Into A Crowd On Wilcox Boulevard; Monchello Jessup, 20, Hit

  • Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Police said shots were fired into a crowd on Wilcox Boulevard on Tuesday night. Monchello Jessup, 20, was shot.

At approximately 9:10 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department responded to 2333 Wilcox Blvd. for a shooting.

Witnesses stated that unknown suspects drove by the address and opened fire into a small crowd.

Mr.

Jessup said he was standing in the crowd shooting a music video when the shots rang out. He said as he was running, he noticed he had been shot. He was transported via personal vehicle to a local hospital and treated for a non-life threatening injury.

Witnesses initially said there were multiple people shot, but only one victim has been confirmed at this time.

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this crime to call 423-698-2525.

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