UPDATE (September 26th, 2023):
Chattanooga Police have arrested a man for the 2021 murder of Omar Escobar outside his home.
Officers arrested Sadik Spence on Monday afternoon.
A police affidavit we obtained says a Facebook photo showed Spence wearing the same yellow hoodie seen on surveillance cameras.
Police say Spence denied wearing the hoodie until he was shown the photo, and he then confessed.
They confirm a device linked to Spence connected to a wi-fi router at the home where the murder took place.
The report says phone location records also put Spence in the area at the time of the murder.
Spence is charged with first degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
We're working to learn more, so check back for updates.
UPDATE (Wednesday, November 3rd):
Chattanooga Police Homicide Investigators are asking you for help identifying a homicide suspect.
Omar Escobar was shot and killed outside his home in the 500 block of North Willow Street just before midnight September 27th.
Police say there is no evidence to suggest the victim and suspect knew each other.
A release says during the investigation process, investigators obtained information that the suspect is the man in photos and a video police shared.
Watch the video below:
The man appears to be a younger person between 5'08" to 6'0" in height with a medium/stocky build. He was wearing a very identifiable yellow and green hoodie at the time of the incident.
If you have any information about this man, recognize him, or know where CPD Officers can locate him please call the CPD Homicide Tip Line at (423) 643-5100.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1000 for information that helps identify the suspect.
Depend on us to keep you posted.
EARLIER:
Chattanooga Police say a man was shot and killed in the city's Orchard Village neighborhood late Monday night.
CPD Spokesperson Sgt. Jeremy Eames says police responded just before midnight to 500 North Willow Street.
They found the unidentified man dead from a gunshot wound.
Witnesses told investigators the victim was standing outside when he was shot.
A search for a suspect or suspects is now underway.
This is a developing story. Depend on us to keep you updated.
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