PA Bill Number: HB1565
Title: In terms and courses of study, providing for instructions in firearm safety.
Description: In terms and courses of study, providing for instructions in firearm safety. ...
Last Action: Referred to EDUCATION
Last Action Date: Jun 5, 2025
Tennessee Self-Defense: Police: Shooter acted in self-defense, two people dead :: 05/19/2019
HIXSON, Tenn. - Chattanooga Police Department says no charges will be filed for the man who shot and killed two people Saturday night.
Officials say the shooter 25-year-old Cameron Denton appears to have acted in self defense.
Police say they arrived to 6700 block of Ardis Lane after reports of shooting
They found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officials say 27-year-old Kirtus Thompson died on the scene and 57-year-old Douglas Patterson was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
The shooter was also transported to the hospital for treatment after suffering serious injuries.
The investigation is active at this time.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/shooting-this-time-on-ardis-lane
