Chattanooga Police Investigate Three Weekend Shootings All Involving Mid 20’s Males

CHATTANOOGA, TN, (WDEF)-Orlando Watkins arrived wounded at a Chattanooga hospital Monday morning.

Investigators believe he was shot just across from Orchard Knob Middle school and those in the area say they are in total disbelief.

Donna Jackson, Concerned Citizen,"Because I come twice a week to bring my grandmother and I know I was really shocked this area has a lot of businesses in it"

Jackson feels everyone living or visiting the east 3rd street area needs to be  on their guard.

"I would just say beware in the evening time if you are over this way in the evening time"

24 year old Watkins was treated, released and then taken to jail on outstanding warrants.

Chattanooga Police are also investigating two other shootings from Saturday evening.

Ladarius Nollie was shot near 4805 Rodgers Rd and locals say minutes later Royden Hudson Jr. was found wounded just a few feet away on the 700 block of Woodvale Avenue after residents tell us they saw him run from the house down their road and collapse.

Locals say they are deeply concerned after a weekend of caution tape, police sirens and gunshots in this quiet residential area in Chattanooga.

Joseph Carter, Concerned North Moore Resident,"most of these shooting that I know of have been gang related"

Carter an Iraq war veteran says these shootings are unfortunately becoming more common.

"A lot of people that I know around here that actually got shot at one point but it just happens around here"

22 year Hudson who was shot to the arm and chest is now stable but 23 year Nollie is in a critical condition.

Chattanooga Police ask if anyone has any information about either the 3rd street shooting or the Rogers and Woodvale Avenue incidents to come forward as soon as possible at 423 698 2525