Jennifer Franklin, 50, Arrested After Shooting Husband, John Franklin, 58

  • Sunday, January 7, 2018

Jennifer Franklin, 50, was arrested on aggravated assault (domestic) charges, after shooting her husband, John Franklin, 58, early Sunday morning.

At approximately 2:38 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a local hospital on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, Mr. Franklin stated to police that he and his wife were involved in a verbal altercation before she shot him.
 
He arrived at the hospital via personal vehicle. His injuries are considered non-life threatening.
 
Ms. Franklin was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail. Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are actively investigating this incident. 
 
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525

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