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Teenager dies after Friday shooting in Chattanooga

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A 16-year-old boy is dead after a Friday afternoon shooting, according to Chattanooga police.

Officers were told the boy suffered from a gunshot injury at 4:59 p.m. after a vehicle pulled up to a residence in the 3900 block of Seventh Avenue and began firing.

The boy was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An investigation is underway.

Anyone with information about the incident can call police at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the Atlas One App.

– Compiled by Kim Sebring