8-15-20 Shooting- 2 Hwy 27 North
8-15-20 Shooting- 2 Hwy 27 North
- Upon arrival, Officers located an unoccupied vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway with damage consistent with being caused by gunshots.
- While investigating the vehicle, Officers were notified of a party who had arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds.
- Officers responded to the hospital and confirmed the victim, who was suffering from life threatening injuries, was connected to the incident on Hwy 27 and secured the scene.
- A second victim was also located at the hospital, suffering from non life threatening injuries.
- Investigators with the Violent Crimes Bureau responded to conduct an investigation.
- Investigators were able to determine that both victims were in the same vehicle.
- Based on preliminary information gathered, Investigators do NOT believe that this was a random act of violence.
- Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
Victim 1:
Male, 21
Victim 2:
Male, 20
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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