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Police are searching for a man suspected of shooting a woman Monday evening, according to a Chattanooga Police Department news release.

Police responded to the 4500 block of Fagan Street about 10 p.m. and found Kanya Thompson, 34, suffering from two gunshot wounds, one in each leg.

Thompson had been in an altercation with the suspect, Bobby Johnson Jr., 32, earlier in the evening. Johnson left the house, returned with a gun and shot Thompson, according to police.

The victim was treated by Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services and transported to a local hospital. The victim is listed in critical condition.

Chattanooga Police Violent Crimes Investigators are currently working to obtain warrants on and locate the suspect.

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this crime to call 423-698-2525.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.