6-2-21 Arrest/Shooting- 200 West 37th Street
6-2-21 Arrest/Shooting- 200 West 37th Street
- While en route, Officers were notified that a juvenile shooting victim was being transported to the hospital by private vehicle.
- Officers responded to the hospital and confirmed a male juvenile was there suffering from a non life threatening gunshot wound.
- Officers then responded to the 200 block of West 37th St where they located and secured a crime scene.
- Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
- Investigators learned of a possible suspect a short distance away from the crime scene.
- That suspect was later located and determined to be the shooter. He was arrested and is in custody at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. He is charged with Attempted Criminal Homicide.
- 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:
Male, 14
Suspect:
Male, 13
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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