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Here's the press release from Chattanooga Police Spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary: A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically injured just before two o'clock this morning while standing in a downtown parking lot. According to witnesses, the boy and several others were congregated at 300 Walnut Street when a white vehicle entered the parking lot. After circling the lot a few times, someone from the vehicle began firing. The victim was shot in the chest while running from the gun fire. A friend of the victim was in the process of transporting the victim to the hospital when they were involved in a head-on collision near 900 E 3rd Street. The victim of the shooting was taken on the Erlanger by another personal vehicle prior to police arrival and is currently listed in critical condition. The condition of those involved in the accident is unknown. Investigators are working on suspect leads.
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