Teen Killed By Homeowner During Burglary Attempt In Catoosa County

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2013

A teenager is dead in Catoosa County after he was shot by a homeowner during a burglary attempt. The victim was 17-year-old Dalton McConathy

According to Sheriff Gary Sisk, the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2500 block of Post Oak Road, Ringgold, on Monday, at approximately 4 p.m., in reference to a burglary that had occurred, with the homeowner reporting that he had shot an intruder. 

As officers were arriving, the 911 center received calls from the suspects requesting medical assistance in the 5100 block of Boynton Drive. Deputies were in the area and got out with the suspects during their call.  

Officers found three suspects, one male, 16, one female, 18, identified as Ansley Chrnalogar, and a second male, 17, who had a gunshot wound to his neck.  First aid was provided and emergency services personnel transported the 17-year-old to a local hospital where he later died from his injury.  The other two suspects were taken into custody and both were charged with burglary. 

The homeowner stated that he confronted the two male suspects coming out of a room at the back of his residence, at which time they ran toward his direction, and being in fear, the homeowner discharged a firearm toward the suspects.  

The homeowner is a 69-year-old man who was home alone at the time of the incident. 

All statements that have been taken at this time corroborate the chain of events. The sheriff’s office continues to collect evidence and conduct further investigation into this case.  

Sheriff Sisk said the two teens were unarmed, but they ran toward the homeowner and he felt threatened.

He said the teens had been stealing scrap metal and selling it.

Breaking News
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Traffic Crash On I-75 Early Tuesday Morning
  • 11/5/2024

The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash caused by a wrong-way driver at 240 Interstate 75 North early Tuesday morning. Chattanooga Police responded to a ... more

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 11/5/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) BAGGETT, ... more

Hunter Middle Basketball Coach, Substitute Teacher Facing DUI Charge
Hunter Middle Basketball Coach, Substitute Teacher Facing DUI Charge
  • 11/4/2024

A 27-year-old Hunter Middle School basketball coach and substitute teacher has been suspending pending the outcome of a DUI arrest. Miles Cothran, of British Road in Ooltewah, was also charged ... more