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🌱 Teen Arrested For Walnut St. Bridge Shooting + Allin Street Fire
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Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and nice. High: 85 Low: 63.
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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:
- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the Walnut Street Bridge shooting. The incident occurred last Saturday and left 6 teenagers with injuries. The suspect has been charged with 6 counts of attempted murder. The department is reportedly searching for a second suspect. (WTVC)
- A Friday morning fire displaced a family and injured one person. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the blaze that occurred in the 2100 block of Allin Street after smoke was reported billowing out of the home's windows and doors. The one victim is being treated at a local hospital for unknown injuries. (MyFox Chattanooga)
- Are you looking for your new best friend? Patch and Petfinder have compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Chattanooga area that are searching for a forever home. This week's roundup includes an American Staffordshire Terrier named Cannon and a pair of Domestic Short Hair cats named Tic and Tac. (Chattanooga Patch)
Today in Chattanooga:
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- Choices Walk At TN Riverpark Shelter (9:00 AM)
- Alton Park Community Market At The Bethlehem Center (12:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Mayor's Kids Fishing Rodeo will be on June 11 at The Ponds at John Ross Commons in Roseville, Georgia, just 10 minutes outside Chattanooga. The fishing rodeo will be broken down by age group with the registration deadline on Thursday, Jun. 9. Contact 706-866-1325 to register. (Chattanoogan)
- Chattanooga's Director of the Office of Community health shared a message on gun violence. Click to watch. (Twitter)
- The Salvation Army delivered donuts to the Hamilton County Government building in celebration of National Donut Day. (Twitter)
You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— Danielle Fallon
About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.
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