A 16-year-old boy has died after being shot Thursday on Dodds Avenue.
The case has now been upgraded to a homicide. Because the victim is a juvenile, his identity will not be released.
At approximately 5:24 p.m. on Thursday Chattanooga Police responded to the 2100 block of Dodds Ave on a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the victim had left the scene and was near 2300 East 23rd St.
Officers responded to that location as well and found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers secured the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
Investigators learned that the victim was in a vehicle at the Dodds Avenue location when he was shot.
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.