Man Who Was Drinking Charged As Gun Goes Off And Another Man Is Critically Hurt On Swan Road

  • Sunday, September 24, 2023
A man was shot on Swan Road on Saturday at 5:45 p.m., and another man was charged in the case. The victim was critically hurt.
Chattanooga Police responded to the 4800 block of Swan Road for a person shot call. When officers arrived at the residence, they found a 24-year-old man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. During the investigation, it was found that the shooter was drinking alcohol while handling the gun.
The suspect then discharged the gun and caused the victim's life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, Brelyn Dossett, was arrested for reckless endangerment and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
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