3-9-17 Shooting - Unknown Location
3-9-17 Shooting - Unknown Location
Officers of the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 3000 block of E 34th St on the report of a person who had been shot at 3:17 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:
- The victim arrived at a local hospital in a personally owned vehicle
- The victim was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was released from the hospital shortly thereafter
- Police were able to speak to the victim who advised them of the crime scene location
- The victim was unable to give suspect information or motivation
Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating the incident and were not able to locate the crime scene
If you have information regarding this shooting, please call Police. You can remain anonymous.
Victim:
Desmond Jarrett (male, 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.
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