Dodds Avenue shooting turns into a Homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On March 31, 2022 at approximately 5:24 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 2100 block of Dodds Ave on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation:

• Upon arrival, Officers discovered that the victim had left the scene and was near 2300 East 23rd St.
• Officers responded to that location as well and located a male party suffering from a gunshot wound and secured the scene.
• The victim was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS with life threatening injuries.
• Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
• Investigators learned that the victim (now known to be a juvenile) was in a vehicle at the Dodds Ave location when he was shot.
• Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.