A 52-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot early Tuesday morning in St. Elmo.
The victim was identified as Thomas Whatley.
Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded at 1:58 a.m. to the 4900 block of St. Elmo Avenue regarding a person shot.
Upon arrival Chattanooga Police officers located the victim outside a home suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
He was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
The victim reported the suspects were in a white vehicle.
There are no suspect leads at this time.
The Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau continues to actively follow all actionable leads
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.