A 34-year-old man, Stephen Laton Moore, tragically lost his life in the early hours of Sunday, December 9, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known to his loved ones as 'Booty,' he was shot and killed on East 5th Street. Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a person shot in the 2500 block of the street at approximately 12:19 a.m. where they found Moore. His death was ruled a homicide.
More than a year after his death, his case remained one of several unsolved homicides in the city.
Stephen Moore was a father of two, a son and a daughter, and was remembered by his mother, Pamela Moore, as a man who deeply loved his family. In the wake of his unsolved murder, his mother has made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward, expressing her belief that individuals who were at the house on the night of the shooting know who is responsible for her son's death.
The investigation into Stephen Laton Moore's murder is ongoing. In an effort to generate new leads, his case was featured by Crime Stoppers, with investigators stating their belief that multiple people have knowledge about the homicide. A reward has been offered for information that could lead to an arrest, and authorities have stressed that tipsters can remain anonymous. Despite these efforts, there have been no public reports of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his killing. The case continues to be a source of pain and frustration for his family, who still seek justice and closure.
