Chattanooga teen killed in Saturday shooting on East 49th Street

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Chattanooga police have confirmed that a 16-year-old was killed in Saturday's shooting in the 1400 block of East 49th Street.

Responding to a call of shots fired around 3:30 p.m., police found a deceased juvenile male at the scene, according to a news release.

Officers were able to locate and stop the suspect vehicle and detain all parties inside.

Investigators learned that the suspects - a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old male - arrived in a stolen vehicle and opened fire on the house, which had five occupants at the time, the release states. The 16-year-old died and a 19-year-old was injured.

The 15-year-old has been charged with criminal homicide, five counts of attempted criminal homicide and auto theft.

The 14-year-old has been charged with criminal homicide, five counts of attempted criminal homicide and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The suspects will not be named because they are minors.

Both were transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing, the release states.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the homicide tip line at 423-643-5150 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. Callers can can remain anonymous.

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