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Chattanooga police responding to a two-vehicle crash on North Market Street this evening found that one of the people involved in the crash was suffering from a gunshot wound.

The gunshot victim and another person were transported to the hospital, where the gunshot victim died from their injuries. A third person involved in the accident was stable and didn't require medical attention.

A press release said the shooting and the car accident were two separate incidents. The shooting occurred at 310 Sylvan St., and the accident occurred at 709 N. Market St. The accident call came in at 8:45 p.m., according to the release.

The Chattanooga Police Department asks anyone with information to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing.

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