UPDATE:

April 29, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department gave more information regarding the Eastgate Loop shooting on Friday.

Authorities said the victim in this case has died at the hospital.

The police department has still not identified the victim. However, they said the victim was a 27-year-old man.

They have still not made any arrests in this case.

The investigation is ongoing.

Person shot in Eastgate Loop Friday morning

April 26, 2024

Eastgate shooting crime scene. Staff photo

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person was shot in the Brainerd area Friday morning, according to Hamilton County 911.

It happened just after 10 a.m. 911 logs show the address where the shooting took place was 951 Eastgate Loop.

According to CPD spokesperson Victor Miller, a man was walking toward a business near the 5700 building across from Eastgate Mall when he was shot.

It is currently unknown how many suspects there are. But police said the suspect(s) pulled up in a car and began shooting at the man. The motive for the shooting is also unknown at this time.

First responders have taken him to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are life-threatening.

As of noon on Friday, police have not made any arrests in this case.

However, CPD asks the public to remain alert at all times when in public spaces.

This is the second shooting in a public space within 24 hours in Chattanooga. The other happened at the Champy’s on MLK Boulevard. There have not been any arrests made in that case either.

Chattanooga Police’s Crime Scene Unit is currently on scene along with other investigators.

This is a developing story, and we are working to learn more.