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Toran Madding, 25, Killed In Drive-By Shooting Friday Night

  • Saturday, August 8, 2020

Toran Madding, 25, was killed in a drive-by shooting Friday night.

At approximately 8:16 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 2600 block of East 45th Street. Upon arrival, police located the Madding suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
 
He was taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS where he succumbed to his injuries.
 
It was stated to police that he was walking when someone in a vehicle shot him and fled the area. 
 
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.  
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