16-year-old shot in Brainerd early Saturday morning

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 16-year-old male was shot in the Brainerd area over the weekend.

CPD responded to the incident on Saturday at 3:00 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries.

CFD and HCEMS responded to the scene.

The juvenile was transported to a local hospital.

Preliminary reports indicate that the shooting occurred at a different location from where CPD responded.

The 16-year-old was shot and went to home to tell his family.

Family members called for an ambulance.

C-P-D’s Homicde Unit is working to learn the details of this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chattanooga Police.

That exact location of the shooting is unknown at this time.

CPD is not mentioning the exact location of the scene due to it being the victim’s residence and for the victim’s safety.