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Details released about Saturday shooting near Eastgate Wal-Mart

Chattanooga police cars sit behind stores in the Wal-Mart center on Brainerd Road as officers search for a shooting suspect Saturday night.
Chattanooga police cars sit behind stores in the Wal-Mart center on Brainerd Road as officers search for a shooting suspect Saturday night. Chattanooga police cars sit behind stores in the Wal-Mart center on Brainerd Road as officers search for a shooting suspect Saturday night.
photo Chattanooga Police officers respond to the scene of a shooting near the Eastgate Walmart

Chattanooga police say an argument in a homeless camp near the Wal-Mart off Brainerd Road led to a shooting Saturday night.

A police news release said Daniel Mooney, 31, suffered a single gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.

Police have obtained warrants for Paul Vandiver, 56, on charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possessing a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Mooney was shot during the altercation and went to the nearby Wal-Mart to seek help.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call 423-698-2525.