At approximately 5:22 p.m. today Chattanooga police responded to shots fired at Kennedy Jewelry, 2012 E. Main St.
Officers found that a suspect had attempted to rob the business at gunpoint when shots were fired by both the suspect and the victim. The suspect fled the scene on foot headed south on Mulberry Avenue. Officers quickly saturated the area and a possible suspect was found hiding in a yard about a block away.
A rifle was also located which is believed to have been used in the attempted robbery. The victim had a minor injury to his stomach and was treated on scene by EMS. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.