Youth, 17, Man, 30, Shot In Separate Incidents In Chattanooga On Sunday

  • Monday, June 7, 2021
A youth, 17, and a man, 30, were shot in two separate incidents in Chattanooga on Sunday.
 
An incident at approximately 12:55 p.m. involved the shooting of the teen. Chattanooga Police responded to the 2500 block of Wilcox Boulevard on a report of a person shot.
 
Upon arrival, officers located a youth suffering from a gunshot wound and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
 
Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
Investigators are currently following up on all investigative leads.
 
The second incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Police were notified that a person had arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound. Officers located and confirmed that there was a man at the hospital suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
 
The victim advised that he was in the area of 4000 Chandler Ave. when he heard gunshots and fled.  A short time later he discovered that he had been struck.
 
Officers were able to locate a crime scene and secured it. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
 
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding the incidents to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.

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