One man is recovering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and another is behind bars after a shooting in the 4700 block of Murray Lake Lane around 3 a.m. Sunday.
According to a statement issued Sunday by Chattanooga police, officers found the victim, 25-year-old Gary Douglas, suffering from a gunshot wound he sustained after the suspect forced his way into a residence there.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Dewayne Stanley, was allegedly “kicking at the doors of this residence in an attempt to enter,” police state.
“After gaining entry, the suspect shot the victim after a verbal altercation,” police said.
Stanley was taken into custody shortly after police arrived on the scene.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available, police said.