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13-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shot By His 2-Year-Old Brother

  • Saturday, February 11, 2023

A 13-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his two-year-brother on Arlington Avenue on Saturday night.

Chattanooga Police at 8:50 p.m. responded to an accidental shooting in the 500 block of Arlington Avenue.

Police located a 13-year-old boy suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Police were advised that his young brother accidentally shot him after locating a gun in the home.

The boy was taken to a local hospital and treated for his injury.

Investigators are still working on the case and at this time, no charges have been filed.

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