2 shot in robbery on Vance Avenue in Chattanooga

UPDATE at 11:35 p.m.: Two men were shot in a robbery on Vance Avenue, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.

Rigoberto Salvador-Morales, 34, and Celso Perez, 20, were sitting in a parked vehicle when two men came to the passenger side window and shot Perez, according to police. They then went to the driver's side and shot Salvador-Morales, police believe.

The two suspects stole Salvador-Morales' wallet and cell phone, according to police.

Both men were taken to the hospital and are expected to live, according to police.

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.

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Original Report:

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a "person shot" call in the 2200 block of Vance Avenue.

The call came less than five minutes after a call about a robbery on the same block.

The call to dispatchers came in shortly before 6:45 p.m. An ambulance was requested, and a man was being loaded into it at the scene.

Crime tape has been placed around the scene.

This is a developing story.

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