For Immediate Release: August 30, 2024

HCSO Deputies Involved in High-Speed Pursuit, Shots Fired at Deputies

Hamilton County, TN – On August 29, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on a black Ford F-150 on Highway 153 in Hixson due to the vehicle’s owner having felony warrants.

The suspect continued to drive at a high rate of speed and a pursuit was initiated by the HCSO deputies. A short time later the driver of the vehicle began shooting at the Deputies while continuing to flee. The pursuit continued to the 1300 block of Hixson Avenue where the suspect came to a stop and fled from the vehicle on foot.

The suspect, Randy E. Harris, is still at large at this time. At least one patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire during this pursuit, though thankfully the deputy was not injured.

This is an ongoing incident.

If you see this individual, do not engage, call 911 immediately. He is considered armed and dangerous.

To submit a tip or information on his whereabouts call 423-622-0022.

We would like to thank the Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County 911 Center, Hamilton County EMS, Red Bank Police Department, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department for their support during this incident.

No further information is available at this time.