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Teenager Shot Thursday Afternoon On South Lyerly Street

  • Friday, August 21, 2020

A 16-year old boy was shot on South Lyerly Street late Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 5:06 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 2000 block of South Lyerly Street.
 
Upon arrival, police located the victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
 
No suspect information was provided.
 
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423 698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App.
You can remain anonymous.
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