Justin Marquel Glover, 34, was shot and killed on the evening of Thursday, February 1, 2024, on East 48th Street in Chattanooga. The shooting followed an altercation that began inside a residence where food and beverages were sold; the dispute reportedly started over a spilled drink and continued after both men were asked to leave. Once outside, the alleged shooter, identified as Martel D. Cathey, is said to have drawn a firearm and opened fire as Glover began to remove his coat. Glover, unarmed, ran and was pursued while being shot, suffering multiple gunshot wounds and collapsing at the scene.

Cathey was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He told police he acted in self-defense, claiming Glover had brandished a weapon and fired first, but investigators did not recover a weapon on Glover and witness statements did not support Cathey’s account. Glover was a graduate of Howard High School and a father of six; his family described him as full of life and devoted to his children.

Does anyone have information about the events on East 48th Street that night or saw what led up to the shooting?