In the late hours of a Friday night in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the life of Delane C. Price, a 42-year-old man, came to an abrupt and violent end. On November 18, 2016, at a Days Inn located on Carter Street near M.L. King Boulevard, a fatal encounter unfolded that left Price dead from a gunshot wound.
Reports from that evening indicate that the shooting may have occurred during an attempted robbery.
It is believed that Price was attempting to rob two individuals when the fatal shot was fired. Chattanooga police indicated that a guest at the hotel was potentially involved in the shooting.
The circumstances surrounding the incident suggest that the shooting may have been an act of self-defense. In the immediate aftermath, no arrests were made, and authorities did not publicly identify any suspects. The investigation into the death of Delane C. Price focused on the events that transpired in the hotel room that night. Information regarding any subsequent charges or legal proceedings has not been made publicly available.
