The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating two unrelated Sunday morning shootings that resulted in minor injuries for two residents, officials said.
According to department spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary, the first shooting happened sometime after midnight outside the Loose Cannon Art Gallery at 1900 Rossville Ave.
Denzel Lloyd, 18, told police that he was walking to his car when a blue sport-utility vehicle occupied by four or five black males pulled up and shot him in the leg.
Mr. Lloyd was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, said Sgt. Weary. No leads on suspects developed from the preliminary investigation and no clear motive had emerged, she said.
Gallery owner Terry Cannon said the incident occurred following a party for teenagers where the hosts hoped to provide “an outlet to kids in a safe and healthy environment.”