8-11-18 Shooting - 1000 block S. Willow St.

• Upon arrival, Officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his left foot.
• Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local area hospital.
• Investigators with the Violent Crimes Bureau responded to the scene.
• The victim told investigators he did not see who shot him.
• Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating this incident.
• If you have any information about the incident, please call the Tip Line at 423-643-5100. You can remain anonymous.

Victim:

Leontay Burns-Hitchcock (male, 18)

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.