Police said a validated gang member was shot near the Brainerd Walmart early Saturday afternoon.
At 12:19 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers responded to a person shot call in the parking lot at
5799 Brainerd Road.
Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Vashawn Evans, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries
Through interview and investigation it was determined the shooting occurred in the parking lot at 490 Greenway View Dr.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.