The East Ridge Police Department has filed charges against individuals suspected of being involved in the shooting of a 16-year-old last month.
Police responded to reports of a person shot shortly before 5 p.m. on March 25 on the 3000 block of Shirl Jo Lane, where they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. The 16-year-old was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Police originally reported that the victim was 17 years old.
The suspects have been charged with attempted murder and especially aggravated robbery. All of the individuals involved are juveniles, and the East Ridge Police Department will not be releasing their names or additional information relating to their identity at this time.
The investigation benefited from the cooperative effort between ERPD Patrol Division, ERPD Criminal Investigation Division, ERPD Crime Suppression Unit, Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office.