Just before noon, Chattanooga Police responded to the 5113 Woodland View Circle in response to a mental health/unknown trouble call. The man then exited the house holding the small child and brandishing both a knife and a firearm, it was stated. Police said during the rescue of the child, "the armed suspect moved aggressively toward the officer and small child while brandishing the weapons. Officers on scene used corresponding force to subdue the suspect."
Victim's Name: Javario Shante Eagle
Agency Responsible: Chattanooga Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 12, 2015
County: Hamilton
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun and knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1078
Geography: Urban