4 Marines killed in shootings at Chattanooga recruitment centers - WSMV Nashville
The investigation continues after five people were killed and three were injured in a shooting at two military facilities in Chattanooga on Thursday. The victims include four Marines and the gunman, 24-year-old Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, who officials believe acted alone. , and Skipp Wells from Marietta, Ga. Police officer Dennis Pedigo is one of three people who was injured in the shooting. Pedigo was shot in the ankle and is in stable condition. Bill Haslam told the media on Friday morning that Pedigo is doing as well as can be expected and that his long-term outlook is "very encouraging. The identities and conditions of the other two wounded victims have not been released. “Today is a nightmare for the city of Chattanooga,” said Chattanooga Mayor Andrew Berke. The incident began at the U. S. Naval Recruiting Center on Lee Highway around 10:30 a. m. local time. Abdulazeez reportedly opened fire from his car, firing at least 25 rounds. And just it was one shot, and then it was endless shots, one after another. Abdulazeez then drove 7 miles to the U. S. Naval Reserve Center on Amnicola Highway, which is where he opened fire on his victims. Source: www.wsmv.com
