1-12-18 Shooting - 100 block N. Crest Rd.

• Chattanooga Police were originally dispatched to a burglary in progress call at this location
• Upon arrival, police determined that the would-be burglar was actually the victim of a shooting who was attempting to seek assistance from the occupants of the home
• The shooting victim knocked on multiple doors of the home in an effort to have the occupants call police to assist him
• When knocking proved to be ineffective, the victim then shattered a glass sliding door with a lawn chair in an effort to activate the alarm
• HCEMS transported the victim to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries
• Investigators were able to locate the original crime scene nearby
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are investigating this incident and following all actionable leads

Victim:

Gary McCoy (male, 24)

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.

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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.