A girl was shot Friday afternoon on North Chamberlain Avenue.
At approximately 5:41 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a local hospital on reports of person suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a juvenile girl who was suffering from an apparent graze wound to her face.
The victim initially told officers the incident occurred in the 2800 block of North Chamberlain Avenue. Major Crimes investigators responded to the scene.
Police were unable to locate a crime scene at the alleged incident location. The victim told investigators she was shot while seated within an unknown vehicle.
Members of the Major Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information about the incident, should call the Tip Line at 423 643-5100. You can remain anonymous.