CPD responds to an attempted robbery turned fatal

CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF)– Chattanooga Police were called about a shooting around 9 p.m. tonight.

A call alerted authorities near 41st street.

Police found a person who was deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

The person reporting the shooting advised police that the shooting victim was robbing him and he responded in self defense.

The investigation is on-going and no additional information is available.