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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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