Post by Chattanooga Police on Nov 21, 2008 17:13:33 GMT -5
Friday, November 21, 2008
Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting that occurred at 1115 Overlook Ave.
22-yr-old Brian Peek showed up at Memorial Hospital yesterday evening just after 5pm with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Peek told police that he was at 1115 Overlook Ave when an acquaintance attempted to rob one of his friends. When he stepped in to intervene, the suspect shot him. Peek was able to provide police with the suspect’s street name and police are currently trying to identify the suspect.
The suspect is believed to be a juvenile however, that information has not been confirmed.
Charges in this case are pending further investigation. Peek’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Sgt Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting that occurred at 1115 Overlook Ave.
22-yr-old Brian Peek showed up at Memorial Hospital yesterday evening just after 5pm with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Peek told police that he was at 1115 Overlook Ave when an acquaintance attempted to rob one of his friends. When he stepped in to intervene, the suspect shot him. Peek was able to provide police with the suspect’s street name and police are currently trying to identify the suspect.
The suspect is believed to be a juvenile however, that information has not been confirmed.
Charges in this case are pending further investigation. Peek’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Sgt Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga, TN