Man shot near homeless encampment on Williams Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police responded to a potentially fatal shooting Friday morning in Williams Street.

A person shot call came in around 11:00 a.m. in the 2400 block of Williams Street.

When officers arrived, they found a 41-year-old man with serious injuries.

CFD and HCEMS responded to the scene.

Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital.

Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was at a homeless encampment in the area of Williams Street and West 25th Street when he was shot.

Investigators are still working to determine the exact circumstances of this incident and to identify the suspect.

CPD ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.

Information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.

INFORMATION COURTESY OF CPD.