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