photo by William Watts
Chattanooga Police were investigating a shooting at Hamilton Place Mall on Thursday evening.
Police said the incident happened around 5:45 p.m.
near Rodizio Grill when rival groups fired at each other.
A female was injured, but not seriously. Police said at first it was thought she was shot, but it was determined she was hurt while trying to get out of the way.
Meanwhile, a youtube video has surfaced of a large youth fight in front of the Walmart on Gunbarrel Road from Saturday, July 24.
The fight involved dozens of kids from a very young age to older teens.
Someone at Walmart captured much of the incident on video, while continuing to exclaim, "Oh, My God."
Several youths were knocked to the ground during the "rolling" disorder.
Finally a police vehicle arrived at the scene with a loudspeaker, and the youth began to disperse.
Youtube said the video could be displayed only on its site due to its "community policies" and said it was "age restricted."
On Thursday, there was heavy police presence at the mall entrance near the Rodizio Grill as police continued their investigation.
Shoppers were being escorted from the mall.
Chattanooga Police stressed that it was not an active shooter situation.
A media command post was being set up outside Dave & Busters.