Darius Woods, 26, Arrested For Shooting Of Tavares Walker, 31, After Eyewitnesses Make Identifications

  • Thursday, September 20, 2018
Darius Woods
Darius Woods

Chattanooga Police charged Darius Woods, 26, on Wednesday, with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony after eyewitnesses made identifications.

Tavares Walker, 31, suffered multiple gunshot wounds on Sept. 9, at the 900 block of Wheeler Avenue.

A witness said the two men were in a verbal altercation, then Walker started to leave. That is when Woods pulled a handgun out of his waistband and began firing, it was stated.

Police found long dread-lock type hair and 9mm shell casings at the scene.

The shooter was described as a black male with long dreads wearing a white shirt, jeans and Jordan Retro 12 shoes.

Woods was later picked out of a lineup by two witnesses.

There is also video footage of the suspect leaving the scene, it was stated.

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

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