🌱 Officer-Involved Cemetery Shooting + Strolling On The River 5K

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a cemetery. Police report the situation started around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the NATL Cemetery, at which time a man walked into the office with a knife and threatened officers. Officers then fired their guns at the man, who was later rushed to Erlanger in critical condition. (WSMV 4)
2. Saturday, Apr. 23 marks the annual Strolling on the River 5k, presented by local nonprofit Love's Arm. The event, which takes place at the Tennessee Riverpark Pavilion #1 at 10:00 a.m., is designed to raise awareness of trafficking in and around Chattanooga. All proceeds will benefit Love's Arm and its mission to "engage, empower, and transition women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction toward a Christ-centered community of grace." (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. In 2011, Herbert Strickland died while protecting another customer during a store shooting. Nearly 11 years later, a man is now being charged in Chattanooga in connection with Strickland's death. Police arrested Antonio Espey on Wednesday; he had previously been indicted in September 2011, but the charges were dropped "due to witness issues." (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Free Family Fun Night -Creative Discovery Museum (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Over 3300 Hamilton County residents got their COVID-19 shots in the county's "Vax 4 Cash" program. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• The United Soccer League has announced a partnership with Chattanooga-based PlainView LED. PlainView will serve as the league's official video scoreboards and custom display supplier. (The Chattanoogan)
• Marvene Noel has been appointed to fill the vacant District 8 Chattanooga City Council seat. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.