NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Two people are dead following a shooting and a crash that occurred late Sunday night in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy says officers responded to a shots fired call around 10:30 p.m. at a post office in the 6000 block of Shallowford Road.
After searching the post office, officers discovered one man who had been shot to death. At the scene, Chattanooga police were told that an employee had shot his supervisor and fled after a heated argument.
Shortly after, officials located the suspect at a crash scene near Hixson Pike. Officers say the suspect crashed into a building located in the 5200 block of Highway 153 and was pronounced dead.
Chief Murphy says there is no further threat to the public and officers are still working to determine what led to the deaths.
On Monday, officials urged the public to avoid the areas as officers continue to investigate both of the crime scenes.
No further information was immediately released.
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