Jamel Daeshun Sutton Fatally Shot in Chattanooga; Demontra Quintez Collins Charged with Criminal Homicide Following 911 Call Confession

On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, a fatal shooting occurred in Chattanooga, Tennessee, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Jamel Daeshun Sutton. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Hickory Street. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, the altercation stemmed from a prior dispute between Sutton and 34-year-old Demontra Quintez Collins. Collins, who later called 911 to report the incident, has been charged with criminal homicide.

Incident Overview

Witnesses reported that the confrontation between Sutton and Collins escalated rapidly. Collins stated that he was driving down North Hickory Street when he saw Sutton outside a parked vehicle, appearing to adjust a child’s car seat. Believing that Sutton was reaching for a firearm, Collins exited his vehicle with his own weapon—a Draco-style semi-automatic firearm—and approached Sutton. An exchange of gunfire ensued, during which Sutton was critically wounded. Emergency responders transported Sutton to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigation and Arrest

Approximately 15 minutes after the shooting, Collins called 911, reporting that he and Sutton had “just shot at each other.” Police officers located Collins shortly thereafter and found him in possession of the Draco-style firearm used in the shooting. Ballistic evidence indicated that Collins fired approximately 12 rounds, while Sutton fired two shots from a 9mm pistol. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the sequence of events and the actions of both individuals leading up to the shooting.