report shooting Coolidge Park at 150 River St, Chattanooga, tennessee Saturday, sparking fears among many. Scanner report shows police were responding to an “active attacker” and a “possible party shooting.”
“To Fire Ground One, Fire Ground One, 2124,” the scanner audio further states according to Crime Radar. Local3News reported there was an “active scene” on Chattanooga’s North Shore, but could not confirm at the time whether a shooting had occurred.
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Coolidge Park: Visuals emerge amid reports of shooting
One person also shared a video showing a heavy police presence. “Check out the teenager you shot at Coolidge Park,” the person wrote.
Local news channels also posted photos showing a heavy police presence near the park.
Another person’s video showed sirens blaring and police rushing to the scene.
The Chattanooga Police Department has not officially commented on the incident. There is no information on the suspects at this time.
Coolidge Park: Reactions and warnings amid reports of shootings
Some people reacted to news of the Coolidge Park shooting, with some issuing warnings. At one car enthusiast group in Chattanooga, this is release “Shooting in Coolidge Park. Avoid the area.”
another person Wrote “Shooting in Coolidge Park. Let’s get out. Wtf!!”. another person commented “I love spring in Chattanooga. The first beautiful weekend, there was already an idiot with an AK shooting near the carousel in Coolidge Park.”
not one person additional In all caps “PLEASE PRAY. Filmed in Coolidge Park.”
Some people also reacted to news of a possible shooting at Coolidge Park. One person claimed that “SWAT is on the move,” but this has not been officially confirmed. Another said: “Normal for a city centre.”
Another commented: “Hopefully they don’t try to blame it on the automotive community and cancel any further shows as today was a great event.”
One person claiming to be at the scene wrote: “It was so scary, the park was full of kids and they were so scared.” Another added, “I’m so glad I told my baby no,” suggesting they were being denied entry to the park.
Coolidge Park is a popular 5-acre waterfront park with a century-old carousel, pedestrian bridge, and fountains.
