2-Year-Old In House On Plumwood Road Is Hit By Stray Bullet On Saturday Evening; Condition Not Life Threatening

  • Sunday, May 30, 2021

A two-year-old boy was shot Saturday evening on Plumwood Road.

At approximately 7:23 p.m., Chattanooga Police were advised that a person had arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers confirmed a male child was suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
 
Officers learned that the incident occurred in the 3400 block of Plumwood Road and were able to locate and secure a crime scene.
 
Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
Investigators learned that the child was inside a house when gunshots came through striking the child. 
 
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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