CPD investigate intoxicated shooting on Swan Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Saturday in the 4800 block of Swan Road.
The person shot call came in a little before 6 p.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 24-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital.
During the investigation, it was found that the shooter was intoxicated while handling the gun.
The suspect then fired the gun and caused the victim’s life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, Brelyn Dossett, was arrested for reckless endangerment and transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.