Man Arrested After Alleged Gunfire at Two Chattanooga Hotels
A 32-year-old man, identified as Deres Benn, was arrested in downtown Chattanooga after allegedly firing shots through windows at the Westin and Read House Hotels. He fled the scene on an electric bike but was apprehended by police after a…
Chattanooga, TN, October 17, 2026 —
A 32-year-old man identified as Deres Benn was arrested in downtown Chattanooga after allegedly firing shots through windows at the Westin and Read House Hotels, according to the available account.
The account says Benn fled on an electric bike and was apprehended by police after a pursuit. It does not specify when the alleged shootings or arrest occurred, how long the pursuit lasted, or where police took Benn after he was apprehended.
Details about the reported gunfire remain limited. The account does not say whether anyone was injured, whether the hotel properties sustained damage, or what type of firearm was allegedly used. It also provides no information about a possible motive or whether the two hotels were targeted at the same time.
Charges and case status were not provided. The available information does not identify the arresting agency or describe any statements from police, hotel representatives or Benn. It also does not say whether investigators have released additional details or whether Benn has appeared in court.
The reported arrest followed an alleged flight from the scene and a police pursuit. Beyond those details, the circumstances surrounding the events at the Westin and Read House Hotels remain unclear based on the information provided. The account identifies Benn as 32 and names the two hotels, but offers no further timeline or official findings about the reported shots through their windows.
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