Ladarryl D. Martin
Ladarryl D. Martin, 38, has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at an East Brainerd business on Wednesday afternoon.
Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a person shot call in the 2100 block of Gunbarrel Road shortly after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, police found the suspect in the parking lot and the victim, a 28-year-old man, in the business lobby with what was believed to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Hamilton County EMS transported him to the hospital where it was determined the victim was stabbed, not shot.
CPD's Homicide Unit responded to the scene to conduct the investigation.
Preliminary findings Martin became upset with the victim, punched him, stabbed him and fired several rounds, but none hit the victim.
Martin was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail. He's charged with attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.