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Chattanooga shooting suspect arrested

Johnny Clarence Carter
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The 23-year-old man who arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound on Wednesday has been identified by police as Eric Reidy, and a suspect has been arrested in the case.

Johnny Carter, 27, is accused of shooting Reidy during a robbery around 10:14 p.m. near 2000 Appling Street, according to police.

Carter has been charged with aggravated robbery and is being held in the Hamilton County Jail.

Reidy was initially identified by police as being a black male, but he is actually white.

Stay with the Times Free Press for updates on this developing story.