Police say 2 men shot on Arlington Avenue have died

UPDATE:

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department upgraded a shooting investigation on Arlington Avenue to a homicide investigation.

According to police, a 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were shot on May 1 on Arlington Avenue.

Now, both of them have died at the hospital from their injuries, CPD said.

Authorities are still seeking more information in this case.

To submit a tip, call their homicide tip line at 423-643-5100.

May 2, 2024

Arlington Avenue shooting. Chattanooga Police

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – At least two people were shot on Arlington Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Chattanooga police officers arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. and found two men with life-threatening injuries.

First responders then began life-saving measures on the two men and then took them to a hospital.

Police said the suspect(s) fled the scene before their arrival.

A third person also arrived at a local hospital in their own personal vehicle later that day. He also had a gunshot wound, but his injuries were not life-threatening. Officers are trying to determine if that person was shot on Arlington Avenue as well.

Police said their investigation is ongoing. The CPD Homicide Unit is investigating as well.

Anyone with information on this incident should contact Chattanooga Police at 423-698-2525.