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Man shot by police in East Ridge

A man was shot this evening by East Ridge police officers at the Fire and Police Service Center on Ringgold Road

Witnesses at City Hall, located at about two-tenths of a mile away, reported hearing gunshots shortly after 6 p.m. Reports ranged from four to eight gunshots, witnesses said.

Photos taken show paramedics working on a man lying on his back in the center parking lot.

Police say they will hold a press conference on the incident in the next few minutes.