Chattanooga police investigate Market Street shooting that left a 51-year-old man injured
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that left a 51-year-old man injured late Friday night in the 1700 block of Market Street.
According to the Chattanooga Police Department, officers responded to reports of a person shot at approximately 9:12 p.m. on January 31, 2026. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
Homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene and conduct the investigation.
Preliminary information indicates the victim was leaving a nearby location when another vehicle pulled alongside him. After exiting his vehicle, the victim was shot.
Police said suspect information remains limited, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.