The Toll

Tracking Chattanooga's Homicides

Profile

James Timothy Chapin


Date: 4/2/11


Gender: Male


Age: 51


Race: White


Time: 10:30 a.m.


Suspect(s): Jesse Mathews, 25


Status: Suspect convicted

What happened:

Chattanooga police Sgt. James Timothy Chapin is shot as he responds to a robbery at the U.S. Money Shop on Brainerd Road. Jesse Mathews, 25, is charged with felony murder, first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. He is convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 25 years.


Read more:

Chattanooga officer shot, killed
Touched by tragedy
Chapin a 'good man, fine officer'
Chattanooga: Single gunshot killed Sgt. Tim Chapin, medical examiner's report states
Jesse Mathews pleads guilty to killing Chattanooga police sergeant (with video)
Chattanooga police department still feels loss of Sgt. Tim Chapin one year later
Somber anniversary: Chattanooga police colleagues honor slain officer Sgt. Tim Chapin

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