Leontay Burns-Hitchcock, 18, was shot on Saturday.
At approximately 5:39 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 1000 block of South Willow Street on reports of a person shot. Upon arrival,oOfficers located Burns-Hitchock suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his left foot.
Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local area hospital.
Investigators with the Violent Crimes Bureau responded to the scene. The victim told investigators he did not see who shot him.
Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about the incident, please call the Tip Line at 423 643-5100. You can remain anonymous.