Validated Gang Member Eric Cal, 21, Shot Thursday Night

  • Friday, March 24, 2017

Eric Cal, 21, was shot Thursday night, on Jarvis Avenue.

The Chattanooga Police Department was called at 11:36 p.m. to respond to a person shot in the 1000 block of Jarvis Avenue. Cal was located on scene. He was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital. The injury suffered by the victim is considered non-life-threatening.

Another person in the home told police shots were fired from outside the home. Cal is a validated gang member, Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are following all leads.

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing.

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