UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department has filed charges against individuals suspected of being involved in the shooting of the 16-year-old.
Police originally reported that the victim was 17 years old.
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East Ridge police are investigating a shooting of a 17-year-old on Monday, according to a news release.
Officers responded to reports of a person shot shortly before 5 p.m. on the 3000 block of Shirl Jo Lane, where they found the juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound.
The boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made, the release states.
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact the East Ridge Police Department at 423-622-1725.