12-2-16 Shooting - 700 block North Germantown Rd
12-2-16 Shooting - 700 block North Germantown Rd
Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were called to a local hospital at 12:32 a.m. on December 2, 2016 after a man showed up with a gunshot wound. The following information was obtained through preliminary investigations:
- One victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the elbow
- Victim told investigators he was shot when pulling into parking lot at Park Village Apts. in the 700 block of North Germantown Rd
- Victim's injury is considered non-life-threatening
- Suspect description as provided by victim: black male wearing a dark hoodie; no other details provided
- Victim was found to have an active warrant for theft
- Victim was transported to Hamilton County Jail
- Nothing of evidentiary value was found at the scene by investigators
- Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau continues to actively investigate this incident.
VICTIMS:
Eugene Gaines, 45
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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