A teen was shot in East Chattanooga on Tuesday night.
Chattanooga Police responded at 6:48 p.m. to the 4200 block of 10th Avenue on a report of a person shot. There police located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police arrived at the location, secured the area, and set up a crime scene. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital where he is being treated for a serious injury.
Chattanooga Police detained a person of interest near the scene of the shooting. Chattanooga Police Violent Crimes Bureau investigators continue to follow all leads.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this crime to call 423-698-2525.