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Man, 78, Found Dead With Gunshot Wound To The Chest At Residence On Central Avenue

  • Friday, September 23, 2016

A 78-year-old man has been found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest at a residence on Central Avenue.

Chattanooga Police were called to the 1900 block of Central Avenue on Thursday at 10:08 a.m.

Upon arrival, Chattanooga Police officers located George Garth deceased.

At this time there is no suspect information available.

Chattanooga Violent Crimes Bureau investigators are following all actionable leads.

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