Three people had been killed after gunfire broke out early Sunday morning near a nightspot in Chattanooga, Tennessee, authorities stated.
Two of the victims died from gunshot wounds whereas a 3rd died from accidents sustained after being hit by a automobile whereas attempting to flee the scene, Police Chief Celeste (*14*) stated in a news convention.
The two people who died from gunshot wounds had been amongst 14 who had been shot, stated police spokesman Jeremy Eames, including that it was unclear whether or not the third sufferer had additionally been shot.
Two different people had been additionally struck by automobiles as they tried to flee, however they survived, making for a complete of 17 victims, (*14*) stated. Of the victims, 16 had been adults and one was a juvenile.
“Several victims remain in critical condition,” she stated.
Eames couldn’t instantly affirm the place the taking pictures passed off, however the first 911 name got here from Mary’s Bar and Grill in downtown Chattanooga at 2:37 a.m. Another was made a minute later from one block west, information present.
(*14*) stated investigators imagine a number of shooters had been concerned however nobody has been arrested.
