Key Takeaways:
- Location: Tyner Community Center, Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Incident: Shooting disrupts Tyner Academy class reunion, injuring four.
- Investigation: Police believe the gunfire stemmed from an altercation; suspects remain unidentified.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Local police are investigating a shooting that injured four people at a class reunion hosted by Tyner Academy on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at the Tyner Community Center during an annual alumni weekend event.
Chattanooga police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:00 p.m., reports WBIR. Witnesses described the scene as initially festive, with graduates from 29 classes mingling among the tents before gunshots interrupted the gathering.
Class Reunion Shooting Victims Had Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
The four individuals injured in the shooting were transported to a nearby hospital and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Others may have sustained minor wounds while attempting to flee the area.
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Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation at the reunion. However, the precise circumstances leading to the gunfire remain unclear. One witness stated the shots appeared to come from a group that was not part of the Tyner Academy reunion.
Chattanooga Police are working to identify any suspects involved and have not released further details, reports NewsChannel9.
The annual Tyner Academy reunion fundraiser aims to raise scholarship funds for students. The incident casts a somber shadow over what was intended as a celebratory occasion.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Chattanooga Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
