Courtesy: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested after a shooting incident on Lakewood Avenue that resulted in the seizure of drugs and firearms.

Around 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to the 1900 block of Lakewood Avenue for reports of a person shot.

Upon arrival, deputies found several people inside the residence, with a handgun in plain view.

According to the HCSO, a male victim was found at a nearby address suffering from a gunshot wound to his right side.

Steven Howard

The victim told HCSO deputies that himself and the suspect, Steven Howard, were involved in an argument.

During the argument, Howard fired two shots with one striking the victim.

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