Chattanooga Man Charged After Facebook Marketplace Meetup Turned Shooting

Victim identified one of the suspects through a photo lineup, leading to an arrest.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A Chattanooga man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, and reckless endangerment after a Facebook Marketplace exchange turned into a shooting incident in December 2025. The victim was shot multiple times but was able to drive himself to a gas station for help before being transported to the hospital.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential dangers of in-person meetups arranged through online marketplaces, as well as the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects and preventing such violent crimes in the community.

The details

According to the arrest report, the victim had been communicating with someone identifying as a woman on Facebook Messenger and agreed to meet at a specified address. However, when the victim arrived, he was approached by two Black men. One suspect struck the victim in the face with a firearm, while the other reached into the vehicle. As the victim tried to drive away, both suspects opened fire, striking the victim in the shoulders and abdomen. After being released from the hospital, the victim identified the Facebook account owner as Terri Yahna Dallas, and police developed leads pointing to CaTrayvin Jayshun Andrews as one of the suspects. Andrews was later arrested and charged.

  • The incident happened on the night of December 6th, 2025.
  • Around 10 p.m., homicide investigators responded to the hospital to interview the victim.

The players

CaTrayvin Jayshun Andrews

One of the suspects who approached the victim's vehicle and is now facing charges including attempted first-degree murder.

Terri Yahna Dallas

The owner of the Facebook account that the victim had been communicating with prior to the incident.

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What’s next

Police are still searching for the second suspect involved in the shooting.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of exercising caution when arranging in-person meetings through online platforms, and the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address the root causes of such violent crimes.