Overview

• The gunfire erupted just after 3 p.m. during a class reunion picnic outside the Tyner Community Center on July 12.
• Four attendees were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by gunfire on the soccer field adjacent to the school.
• Chattanooga Police Department officers rapidly secured the scene and reported there is no ongoing danger to the public.
• Authorities have not identified a suspect or determined a motive and are reviewing witness statements and available security footage.
• The attack underscores a pattern of violence at community gatherings in Chattanooga and raises questions about local public safety measures.