10-27-21 Shooting- Arrest- 1500 Dodson Avenue

• Upon arrival, Officers located a juvenile male party suffering from a gunshot wound and secured the scene.
• The shooting victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS with a non life threatening injury.
• The initial investigation revealed that an attempted robbery may have occurred and Robbery Investigators were notified.
• Investigators were able to quickly locate and detain the shooting suspect.
• Investigators learned that the shooting victim had attempted to rob the shooting suspect and both parties exchanged gunfire with the juvenile getting struck.
• The shooting suspect declined to prosecute for Robbery but both parties were arrested for other charges.
• Abraham Newsom, 31 (shooting suspect/robbery victim) was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felony Reckless Endangerment.
• Juvenile male, 15 (robbery suspect and shooting victim) was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Reckless Endangerment.
• 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.

Arrestee 1:

Abraham Newsom (Male, 31)

DOB 7/19/90

Arrestee 2:

Juvenile (Male, 15)

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.