Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Erick Charles Roberson
Gender : Male
Age : 38
Race : White
Date : 07/21/2025
Location : 4608 Highway 58
City : Chattanooga
County : Hamilton
State : Tennessee
Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Chattanooga Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 21, 2025, law enforcement agencies, including the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Police Department, attempted to arrest Erick Charles Roberson after his vehicle was identified by a license plate reader as being connected to an investigation. Officers located Roberson at a Circle K convenience store on Highway 58.
When officers approached to take him into custody, Roberson attempted to evade arrest by ramming his vehicle into a patrol car, escalating the confrontation. Police responded by opening fire, striking Roberson multiple times. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case for an independent review. No officers were reported injured during the incident.
Community reaction has not been publicly documented, and no protests or challenges to the police narrative have been reported as of this time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.local3news.com/local-news/heavy-police-presence-at-circle-k-on-hwy-58-monday-night/article_e0a1040e-5456-4206-9711-fb4bc547aa70.html
https://www.wdef.com/suspect-shot-after-attempting-to-run-over-law-enforcement-on-highway-58/
https://3bmedianews.com/man-shot-after-arrest-attempt-in-chattanooga/
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/7/22/506223/Man-Shot-And-Killed-After-Ramming-His.aspx

