Chattanooga teen gets shot by man he attempted to rob
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday afternoon.
On May 8 at 5:15 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4800 block of Swan Road.
When the officers arrived they found the 17-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Police say the preliminary investigation shows the robbery victim, a 30-year-old man, met an unknown person to purchase two items.
During the purchase, a suspect put a gun to the victim’s face and made a demand, tp which the victim quickly exited his vehicle.
A second suspect, the 17-year-old male, then got into the driver seat.
During the incident, the robbery victim and one of the suspects exchanged gunfire.
The 17-year-old was struck during the gunfire, and has been arrested and charged with Carjacking and Attempted Murder.
He was transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.
