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UPDATE: Chattanooga police arrest woman in connection with fatal Eastgate shooting | Local News

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TO UPDATE: Chattanooga police have arrested 26-year-old Tampari Chanity Upshaw in connection with a fatal shooting in Eastgate that left a 27-year-old man dead.

Before the murder, surveillance video showed two people getting out of a black Hyundai Tucson and shooting the victim multiple times. A third suspect standing next to the car also fired more shots.

According to police, the car was engulfed in flames just minutes after the murder.

Surveillance video led police to identify Upshaw. She eventually admitted to being the driver of the car and serving the homicide suspects.

According to police, Upshaw will be charged with accessory after the fact.

The identities of the other suspects have not yet been released.

PREVIOUS STORY: Chattanooga police say a victim of a shooting they believe was an attack on Eastgate Loop on Friday has died.

Police said they were called to the 900 block of Eastgate Loop around 10 a.m. and found a 27-year-old man at the scene with life-threatening gunshot wounds.

According to police, the preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was walking through a parking lot in the area at the time of the shooting.

The police assume that the victim was apparently targeted by the shooter.

According to police, the victim was taken to a hospital where he later died.

His name has not been released.

If you have any information about this case, please call CPD’s Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100.

Stay with the Local 3 News app for updates on this developing story.

PREVIOUS STORY: According to Chattanooga Police, the Eastgate Circle shooting was a targeted incident.

The victim is 27 years old and suffers from life-threatening injuries.

The CPD Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting.

They ask anyone with information to call 423-698-2525.

PREVIOUS STORY: According to Chattanooga Police, the victim entered a business on Eastgate Circle around 10 a.m. Friday when one or more suspects began shooting.

According to police, the victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Nobody was arrested.

This is a developing story.

PREVIOUS STORY: Chattanooga Police confirm a person was shot in the 900 block of Eastgate Circle.

The victim was taken to hospital and his condition is currently unknown.

This is a developing story. We are working to find out more.

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