On Friday morning, a 27-year-old man was shot near the Eastgate Town Center. The incident happened around 10:00 am as the person was walking in the parking lot in the area. Victor Miller with Chattanooga Police said that a suspect or suspects began shooting at the victim, and he was hit.
The Chattanooga Police Department, Chattanooga Fire Department, and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. We spoke to someone who was inside Tennessee Community Counseling Services and DUI school at the time of the shooting. They reported hearing two gunshots and witnessing the victim enter the building after being shot.
Across from where the shooting took place is Molly Maid, an office in a commercial building. Sheena Crow, the office manager, mentioned hearing gunshots fired while she was in her office. She went outside to see what was happening when she heard firetrucks and ambulances arriving on site. Crow expressed concerns about safety measures following this incident, referencing a previous shooting at T-Mobile on Brainerd Road weeks ago. She felt it alarming that two shootings had occurred so close together and decided to implement stricter security measures such as keeping their doors locked at all times and ensuring employees have keys for door security. This has raised concerns among residents and business managers in the area about their safety and prompted them to take extra precautions.
As more details emerge about this tragic incident, residents of Eastgate Town Center will likely be questioning their safety and concerned about what they can do to protect themselves from future incidents like this one. The authorities are still working hard to gather information about what happened during this event, but it’s clear that something needs to be done before another tragedy strikes again.
In light of these events, it’s important for businesses in this area to take every possible precaution against crime and violence. This includes implementing stronger security measures such as better surveillance systems, more visible security personnel, and regular patrols by law enforcement agencies.
At present time it is not clear if there are any other victims or suspects involved in this crime but we will keep you updated as soon as more information becomes available.
Victor Miller stated that an investigation is ongoing into this case of violence that occurred Friday morning near Eastgate Town Center.
