CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Two young men suffered gunshot wounds in a Chattanooga shooting on the 1600 block of Rossville Avenue early November 1, the Chattanooga Police Department said. Both victims have non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting happened at about 2:30 a.m. Officers who responded to the scene found a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound.
Investigators then learned that a second victim, a 19-year-old male, had arrived at a nearby hospital in a private vehicle. Police did not say how the two victims are connected or what led to the gunfire.
Homicide Unit leads the investigation
The department’s Homicide Unit responded to lead the case. The Crime Scene Unit processed the Rossville Avenue scene for evidence.
Police described the case as active and ongoing and said investigators are following up on all active leads. The department has not announced any arrests or released suspect information.
How to help
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.
