Person approached by a man with a gun near East Lake Park’s Duck Pond

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police were notified of a delayed shooting by a local hospital Saturday night.

The victim was near the East Lake Park (Duck Pond) when he said he was approached by a person with a gun.

The victim attempted to knock the gun away from the suspect and was shot as a result.

Police were told the victim had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot injury.

Police continue to investigate the incident that occurred at 3000 E. 34th Street.

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