🌱 Man Charged W/ 1st-Degree Murder + Autopsy Shows Man Shot 12 Times

Good morning, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Chattanooga Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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But first, today's weather:

Nice with periods of sun. High: 60 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Jamal Adams, 31, of Chattanooga, has been charged with first-degree murder. According to court filings, Adams is suspected of killing Matthew Overby on Feb. 1. Adams allegedly spoke to Overby while he sat in his car off Rossville Boulevard and then shot him. The two had a history as Adams was charged with aggravated assault in October 2022 after stabbing Overby in East Ridge. (Subscription: Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. An autopsy report revealed Damean Alexander Jones, 26, of Chattanooga, was shot by Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies 12 times. The autopsy report released Wednesday of the Dec. 29, 2022 shooting also revealed Jones had methamphetamine in his system at the time of his death. Jones had led officers on a car chase while driving a stolen vehicle and eventually began shooting, resulting in his death. (Subscription: Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Chattanooga firefighters are working to find a solution to occupational cancer from PFAS –or "forever chemicals." Chattanooga senior firefighter Chad Crisp passed away in August 2020 due to occupational cancer from forever chemicals from his uniform. Jack Thompson, president of the Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association, said, "You can find PFAS everywhere, but the thing about it is for us, it’s in our suits and completely encapsulate us." A National Association of Firefighters was recognized by the city council on Jan. 31, and they are working in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Fighters to change regulatory standards, demand PFAS-free gear, and more. (WTVC)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Flogging Molly W/ Anti-Flag, Skinny Lister At The Signal (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium is in the running for the best aquarium in the United States via USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice 2023 poll. You can vote for the Tennessee Aquarium here. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• Severe weather can cause widespread devastation, and some states are more prone to disaster-related property damage than others. Due mainly to flooding, Tennessee ranks No. 9 in the United States for total property damage, with an average of $1,240.64 per capita. See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in this new interactive study. (NeighborWho)
• Wanderlinger Brewing Company is hosting a Mardi Gras party on Feb. 21 from 6-11 p.m. Learn more about the event at the link. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.