Eric Collier

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the Read Avenue homicide.

The shooting occurred on July 20, 2025, in the 1700 block of Read Avenue.

The incident claimed the life of a 15-year-old male.

Two other suspects have already been arrested .

Malik Allen and Mauricio Velasquez have both been charged with Second Degree Murder in connection to this incident.

Now, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), has arrested and charged 18-year-old Eric Collier with Second Degree murder as well.

CPD said Collier is the third and final suspect in this case.

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