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Chattanooga shooting incident Multiple people left injured during gunfire exchange in Tennessee

Chattanooga shooting incident comes days after Uvalde school massacre (Image via Getty) An exchange of gunfire in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, that occurred on Saturday evening left at least six people injured. Chattanooga Police officers were reportedly patrolling the downtown area at about 10:48 p.m. local time when they "observed multiple parties exchanging gunfire and numerous people fleeing the area" near 100 Cherry St. Speaking about the incident, a police spokesperson said, "Our officers began rendering aid to the victims as well as assisting others to safety. They were able to detain at least one person of interest in the incident in the moments after the shooting began." Officers stated that "several" gunshot victims were transported to a local hospital. While the extent of their injuries could not immediately be determined, two of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, police said. They further revealed that the victims were in their teens or early 20s. A spokesperson had this to say: "We had large groups of juveniles walking around the downtown area on this date and we believe it was from within that group that the shooting took place." The shooting reportedly occurred near a pizza restaurant called Mellow Mushroom in the downtown area of Chattanooga. At least six people were shot during a mass shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee last night, but you might not have heard about it because it’s the sort of thing that happens every single day in America. It’s long past time we did something about that.At least six people were shot during a mass shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee last night, but you might not have heard about it because it’s the sort of thing that happens every single day in America. It’s long past time we did something about that. Officers are encouraging residents to avoid traveling to the area amid the ongoing investigation.

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The U.S. gun problem has been the focus of debate for several years now. As per reports, in 2020, more than 45,000 Americans died from being shot, whether by homicide or suicide. That is a 25 percent increase from five years prior and a 43 percent increase from 2010. Meanwhile, there is yet more data stating that nearly 53 people are killed each day by a firearm in the U.S. Another shooting, in Chattanooga this time. It is not making the news because only 6 people were injured. We have set a bar for outrage in shootings, people have to die in order for it to be newsworthy. We are so desensitized, it is unfathomable! Something has to change!Another shooting, in Chattanooga this time. It is not making the news because only 6 people were injured. We have set a bar for outrage in shootings, people have to die in order for it to be newsworthy. We are so desensitized, it is unfathomable! Something has to change! A report by Amnesty International also mentions how gun violence is particularly prevalent in the United States of America. This can be attributed to easy access to firearms, weak regulation, or poor implementation of laws designed to combat firearms violence. Mass shooting in Chattanooga. Tell me again how guns aren't the problem. I'll wait....Mass shooting in Chattanooga. Tell me again how guns aren't the problem. I'll wait.... While there has been a growing demand for stricter gun laws, it is more complicated to follow through with this demand. This issue is quite political and involves gun control advocates going against those who believe in their constitutional right to bear arms. News: Let’s break from Uvalde mass shooting to go to another overnight mass shooting in Chattanooga.News: Let’s break from Uvalde mass shooting to go to another overnight mass shooting in Chattanooga. People are expressing their disappointment and rage over the Chattanooga shooting as it comes in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting. This one is considered to have been the second deadliest school shooting, which claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found