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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Early Thursday morning shooting injures 31-year-old man in Chattanooga

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.
The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville. The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.

A 31-year-old man was shot early Thursday morning near the 4100 block 14th Avenue, according to a Chattanooga Police Department news release.

Police were notified about 2 a.m. by a local hospital that a man suffering from a gunshot wound arrived by personal vehicle.

Officers arrived at the hospital, secured the scene and called the CPD Violent Crimes Bureau to respond.

The victim told police he was in the vicinity of 13th or 14th Avenue when he heard gunshots behind him. He realized he had been shot and got a ride to the hospital.

Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.