CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a robbery in the 6500 block of Pine Manor Drive that resulted in one person being shot.
On Saturday, around 3:06 p.m., Chattanooga Police Robbery Investigators began interviewing the victim and processing the scene.
Law enforcement says that the victim and suspect met in the 6500 block of Pine Manor Dr. to complete a transaction arranged through a social media marketplace when the suspect shot the victim.
The 17-year-old male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation, and we will update you if any new information comes to light.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.
The CPD wants to remind everyone that they offer a Safe Exchange Zone in the Police Services Center parking lot located at 3410 Amnicola Highway.
This area is for residents to conduct secure transactions like buying, selling, trading items, or during child custody exchanges.
This designated area has several video cameras which record 24/7 and anyone wanting to use the space does not need to check in with the CPD but should park in the designated Safe Exchange Zone area to complete their business.