Armed suspects believed at large in Shepard Hills Apartments shooting

photo Shooting at Shepherd Hills Apartments at 404 Tunnel Blvd. in Chattanooga, Tenn.

At about 1:20 p.m. today, Chattanooga Police officers responded to a shooting at 404 Tunnel Blvd., near Shepherd Hills Apartments, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.

The victim is a black male, age unknown at this time. He was transported to a local hospital for life threatening gunshot wounds, according to the release.

Officers believe multiple suspects fled the scene on foot behind the apartment complex. The suspects are possibly armed and people may want to avoid the area, an official said.

The suspects have not been caught and no guns were retrieved at the scene.

Chattanooga police ask anyone with information call 423-698-2525.

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