Police responded to a shooting at approximately 1:13 a.m. Thursday in the 2600 block of 4th Avenue where they found the victim, Michael Hudgins, 34, suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.
He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. It was reported to detectives that Hudgins was standing on the corner of 4th Avenue and Foust Street when the suspect shot him and fled in a dark-colored truck.
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423 698-2525.