One man dead after East Ridge shooting

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  One man was shot and killed in East Ridge Tuesday.

Officers responded to the 1500 block of Garner Circle for a shots fired/person shot call.

Upon arrival, authorities found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police provided “Stop the Bleed” care to the victim until EMS arrived on scene.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died from the wound.

It’s unclear what led to the shooting.

The incident is currently under investigation.