12-27-16 UPDATE: Arrest made in shooting - 1900 block 12th Ave.
12-27-16 UPDATE: Arrest made in shooting - 1900 block 12th Ave.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
At 7:13 Christmas Eve police responded to a person shot at the 1900 block of 12th Ave. The following are the preliminary facts of that investigation:
- Chattanooga Police were informed of the victim arriving via a personally owned vehicle to a local hospital
- Police were able to locate a crime scene at the 1900 block of 12th Ave
- The scene was secured and members of the Crime Scene unit are collecting evidence
- The victim suffered injuries from a gunshot wound to the leg
- The victim's condition is non-life-threatening at this time
- The shooting appears to have escalated from a disorder between the victim and suspect
- There is no releasable suspect information at this time
- The identity of the victim will not be released until the conclusion of the investigation
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all actionable leads
- If you have information on this incident, call the Chattanooga Police Department immediately. You can remain anonymous.
Victim:
Daysha Joyner (female, 20)
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
Chattanooga Police Department
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