9-5-21 Shooting- 2600 South Hawthorne Street

• While en route, Officers were advised that a party had arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound.
• Officers responded to the hospital and confirmed a male party was there suffering from a non life threatening injury.
• Officers learned that the 2600 block of South Hawthorne street was indeed to location of incident. They then located and secured the crime scene.
• Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
• Investigators learned that the victim was standing near his vehicle when he heard gunshots and realized he'd been struck.
• 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, 34

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.