A 46-year-old man was shot on Thursday afternoon following an altercation in the 1700 block of Market Street.
Police responded at 4:04 p.m. on a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS with a non-life threatening injury.
Investigators with the Violent Crime Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
Investigators learned that the victim had been in a verbal altercation with several people when one of those produced a firearm and shot the victim.
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.