It is disturbing when any human life is lost senselessly and violently. But it is especially so when the person killed is young.
Chattanooga police have reported that 19-year-old Aundre Bush was fatally shot in the head near the Harriet Tubman public housing development in East Chattanooga.
Police said a fight occurred in the 1900 block of Southern Street at about 6 p.m. Monday. It involved two groups made up mostly of women, but the young man was drawn into the melee. Then, witnesses said, another man began shooting in the crowd, with the deadly result.
Scores of people reportedly had gathered when police arrived. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A suspect has been arrested.