The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on January 26, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m. in the 2000 block of Citico Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
The Homicide and Crime Scene Units responded to conduct their respective investigations. Suspect identification remains pending and investigators are actively working to develop leads and gather additional evidence.
This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.