2 Teens Hit By Shots Fired On 4th Avenue

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Two teens were shot on 4th Avenue early Saturday morning, police said.

At 12:18 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of 4th Avenue.  Officers found two victims, both 16-year-old males, suffering from gunshot wounds.  They were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their non-life threatening injuries. 

It was reported that the victims were standing on the sidewalk when an unknown suspect shot them and fled in a black SUV. 

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.


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