Man And Woman Assaulted Early Wednesday Morning On Poplar Street Court; Suspect Is Arrested

  • Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Tezdris Russell
Tezdris Russell

A man and woman were assaulted on Poplar Street Court early Wednesday morning.

Chattanooga Police responded at 1:39 a.m. to a call of aggravated assault at the 1200 block of Poplar Street Court. When officers arrived, they found two victims, a 34-year-old man with multiple stab wounds and a 39-year-old woman with blunt-force trauma to the head.
 
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported them to a local hospital.
The person with stab wounds was listed in critical condition and was in and out of consciousness.

Due to the nature of the injuries, the CPD's Homicide Unit responded to conduct the investigation, and the CPD's Crime Scene Unit responded to process the crime scene.

The preliminary investigation shows that the suspect and the male victim got into an argument after Russell said he saw someone wearing his pants.
Police said Russell hit the female victim and stabbed the male victim.

The Homicide Unit was able to identify 27-year-old Tezdris Russell as the suspect.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for attempted first-degree murder. The suspect is in custody.

Breaking News
Updated City Tree Ordinance Allows "Notable Trees" To Come Off The List At Owner's Request
  • 4/1/2025

An amended version of the city's updated tree ordinance allows owners of "Notable Trees" to have them taken off the list by notifying the city forester. Chris Anderson of the mayor's office, ... more

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/1/2025

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) BELL,TERRY ... more

Tennessee Adds Saturday REAL ID Appointments Ahead Of Federal Implementation Date
  • 3/31/2025

With the federal REAL ID travel requirement taking effect on May 7, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will open 19 Driver Services Centers across the state on Saturday ... more