Chattanooga Police arrest, charge man with shooting 14-year-old
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police officers recently made an arrest in a shooting from last Friday, May 24.
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested 27-year-old Lyndell Dunnigan.
He now faces the following charges.
- Attempted 1st degree murder
- Felony reckless endangerment
- Unlawful possession of a weapon
Lyndell Decarr Morris Dunnigan. HCSO
The incident happened May 24 at around 11:30 p.m. in the 4600 block of Highway 58.
Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound.
Hamilton County EMS took the victim to the hospital. They said his injuries were not life-threatening.
According to police, the victim was playing with fireworks in a parking lot with his friend. They then went to the gas station across the street to get a drink when the suspect, Dunnigan, shot him.
Officers said the victim was shot in the leg.
An affidavit states Dunnigan was hiding behind cars and wearing a toboggan during the incident.
CPD’s Homicide Unit conducted an investigation to identify Dunnigan as the suspect.
The affidavit explained Dunnigan was arrested for a separate incident on Monday, May 27. On that day, police said Dunnigan flashed a gun at gas station employees who refused to sell him nicotine without an ID.
CPD said the investigation is still ongoing.
