A Chattanooga Police officer was shot three times on Thursday morning in East Chattanooga.

The incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Mission Avenue near Glenwood Drive.

He was able to drive himself to the hospital and later was treated and released.

Chattanooga Police Department Chief Fred Fletcher said the identity of the officer would not be released until the investigation reveals more information.

A large-scale manhunt was then launched to search for the shooter. After a thorough search of the area no suspect was located and the perimeter was opened to traffic.

A host of officers from numerous agencies were initially in the vicinity of Wilcox Boulevard and Wheeler Avenue looking for the suspect.

SWAT teams and helicopters were being used in the search.

Several nearby schools were placed under lockdown.

At McCallie School, the doors were locked while students continued their studies inside.

At approximately 4 p.m., the HCSO received information that an alleged suspicious person was located within the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. According to the information received, the suspicious person matched the description of the suspect.



The HCSO immediately responded, including the SRO for CSAS, and secured the school. Sheriff's deputies performed a thorough search of the school. The search was concluded and no suspicious person or persons were found matching the description offered by the CPD regarding the suspect wanted for the shooting earlier in the day.



At this time, no indication has been found to confirm that the individual being sought by CPD was ever at CSAS. However, to ensure the safety of the students, deputies did take additional precautions and conducted a thorough search of the school.



Crime Stoppers as well as concerned community businesses have contributed $6,000 as a reward for information leading to the capture of the suspect



Police said, "Chattanooga PD is asking for help from our community members. A CPD officer was shot multiple times in the Glenwood/Mission area at approximately 9:24 a.m. Suspect is described as a black male, 5'10" to 6' tall, thin build, medium complexion, low hair cut. Last seen wearing a dark hoodie with large lettering. CPD officers are canvassing the area. Our partner agencies are also assisting in the the search on the ground and in the air. If you see this fugitive call 911, do not try to apprehend. Suspect is concerned armed and dangerous. Please spread the word."

