The Chattanooga Police department have given an update in the Thursday morning shooting that took place at 1927 Southern Street.
One juvenile and one adult male have been arrested and charged. 20-year-old Gary Cross and a 16-year-old boy robbed Hershel Walker just after midnight after asking him for change for $20. After taking $300 from Walker’s wallet, the juvenile shot Walker in the upper right thigh.
Detectives from the Chattanooga’s Fugitive Division located the 16-year-old boy at 807 North Germantown Road. 20-year-old Cross was brought in by his mother when she heard of the incident.
Cross is charged with attempted 1st degree murder, accessory after the fact and aggravated robbery. The juvenile is charged with attempted 1st degree murder and aggravated robbery.
Walker was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital.