Charles L. MeltonChattanooga police are looking for a suspect after a juvenile was shot last night.
The victim told police he was walking near Hickory Street around 6 p.m. when a maroon Nissan approached and began shooting at him. He fled on foot through a wooded area.
The victim identified a suspect, 19-year-old Charles L. Melton. Melton is charged with 1st degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The victim showed up at a hospital around 8:30 p.m. with a single, non-life threatening wound, police said. He is wanted for several outstanding warrants which are due to be served when he is released from the hospital, authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 423-698-2525.