Two men were attacked in East Chattanooga in separate incidents within a half-hour Friday, according to police. One man was shot and another was stabbed.
The shooting happened about 1:30 p.m. at 609 Tunnel Blvd. Police say the man was shot while walking outside a business. He was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle.
The extent of his injuries is not known.
The second man was stabbed in the chest at 1701 Dodson Ave. about 1:50 p.m. That man also arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle. Neighbors said the suspect and stabbing victim knew each other and may have been related.
Police have not released the identities of either victim.
Investigators ask that anyone with information on the attacks call 423-698-2525.
There have been about 35 shootings in Chattanooga so far this year. Before today, the last shooting happened on April 20.