Ruben Williams, 20, a validated gang member, was shot on Tuesday.
Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were called to a local hospital after Williams showed up with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Williams told investigators he walking down the street when he was shot, and that he took a cab to the hospital. His injury is considered non-life threatening.
The suspect was described as a black male wearing a black hoodie. No other details were provided.
Williams gave multiple locations where the shooting occurred. CPD officers were unable to locate a crime scene.
The Chattanooga Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau continues to investigate this incident.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.