UPDATE at 7:34 p.m.: A spokesperson for the Chattanooga Police Department confirmed the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted.
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Chattanooga police are investigating the report of a person being shot today near Alton Park.
The shooting occurred on the 3400 block of Hughes Avenue and was reported about 5:30 p.m., according to the Hamilton County 911 website.
No other information is available at this time.