12-6-16 Shooting - unknown location
12-6-16 Shooting - unknown location
Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were called to a local hospital just before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 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 leg
- Victim told investigators he walking down the street when he was shot
- Victim says he took a cab to the hospital
- Victim's injury is considered non-life-threatening
- Suspect description as provided by victim: black male wearing a black hoodie; no other details provided
- Victim gave multiple locations where shooting occurred
- CPD Officers were unable to locate a crime scene
- Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau continues to actively investigate this incident.
VICTIM:
Ruben Williams, 20 - validated gang member
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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