3-31-17 Shooting - 600 block W. 38th St.

UPDATE:

Chattanooga Police Major Crimes, Fugitive and Street Crimes Unit with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service were able to identify and locate the suspect in the shooting on W 38th Street. Chattanooga Police located him at a residence on the 3500 block of Clio Ave, where the suspect had temporarily barricaded himself, refusing to come out. Chattanooga SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Teams were arriving on scene when the suspect made the decision to surrender to police without incident. The suspect was then transported to the CPD Service Center to speak to investigators. The suspect was charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. The suspect is a 16 year old male who will not be identified, (in compliance with state law due to his status as a minor.) Chattanooga Police are not looking for any other suspects in this incident, which is believed to be a ongoing disagreement between the suspect and victim. It is also believed that this shooting is gang related.

Chattanooga Police Chief of Investigations, Edwin McPherson is releasing the below quote regarding the search and arrest of the suspect:

"We believe this teenager is responsible for the cold and calculated attempted murder of David Green Friday afternoon. Major Crimes Investigators were able to develop credible leads throughout the day. This information led CPD's Fugitive and Street Crimes Units to the suspect's location late Friday night. We are relieved a suspect was taken into custody without incident and is charged in this shooting. As always, the safety and well-being of our community members is CPD's first priority." - Chief of Investigations Edwin McPherson

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

At 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot at the 600 block of West 38th Street. The following are the preliminary facts of that incident:

Upon arrival police were able to locate the victim who was suffering from multiple gunshot woundsHCEMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was listed in serious conditionIt appears the victim was driving a vehicle when he was shotThere is no suspect description at this timeThe suspect vehicle was described as a Silver Ford Expedition Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively working the investigation

Victim:

David Green (male. 31)

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.