Domestic — Chattanooga, TN — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

Darron Lee's attorney waived the formal reading of the indictment charging him with first-degree murder.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (his girlfriend, Gabriella Perpetuo)
  • Status: arrest/charge/investigation status: entered 'no plea'

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Darron Lee is accused of killing his girlfriend inside an Ooltewah home earlier this year.
  • Lee's attorney waived the formal reading of the indictment charging him with first-degree murder.
  • Under Tennessee law, the court treats a 'no plea' as a not guilty plea.
  • A Hamilton County grand jury later indicted Lee on charges including first-degree murder.
  • Lee remains in custody.