10/19/2020
Be Alert
Update 10-19-2020 0510 HRS:
The fugitive was located after an extensive air and ground search by multiple law enforcement agencies. The fugitive engaged officers several times with gunfire before ultimately being shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The East Ridge Police Department is thankful for the assistance of the local, state, and federal officers as well as the outpouring of support from the community. Please keep Corporal Prescott and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they recover from this incident.
Any press release regarding the law enforcement actions inside Georgia will likely come from Catoosa County officials.
On October 18 at 1:50 pm, East Ridge Corporal Terry Prescott made a traffic stop on a red Dodge Challenger at 4000 Ringgold Road. Before Corporal Prescott could exit his vehicle, the driver got out and fired several shots at the patrol car. The suspect jumped back into his car and fled. Officers responded and stabilized Corporal Prescott until EMS arrived. Terry was transported to Erlanger Hospital. He is in stable condition.
The suspect vehicle was located by Georgia State Patrol in a subdivision off Paige Road in Rossville. The suspect had already fled on foot before the vehicle was located and is currently being sought by multiple law enforcement agencies in the area of Paige Road and Lakeview Drive. He has been identified by in-car video and the vehicle registration as Christopher J. Kitts, W/M DOB 10/10/1977. Kitts should be considered armed and dangerous. If seen, do not approach, but please notify the East Ridge Police Department at 423-622-1725 or by calling 911.