Shooting in Chattanooga near Aquarium: Reports of multiple gunshots

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According to preliminary reports, on the evening of May 28, 2022, several people were shot dead near the aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the information, but social media is awash with comments from people saying they heard the gunshots and witnessed the shooting. According to unconfirmed reports, up to eight people could be shot.

Other social media reports indicated gunshots were fired near a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. Chattanooga Police Department have been silent on their social media pages.

Here’s what you need to know:

Videos showed a massive law enforcement response

A man who posted videos showing a massive law enforcement response to the scene wrote: “Apparently there has been a shooting near or around the Aquarium or the Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga. Pray for those involved and the first responders. 🙏”

A woman wrote on Facebook, “Unfortunately, Chattanooga just experienced a mass shooting 😣”

In the comments thread, she provided additional details, writing, “Downtown right in front of Buffalo Wild Wings about 40 minutes ago. [Another person] and I happened to be at the crime scene, probably a few minutes after it happened. So far I only know that 7 or 8 people were shot and at least one death. The police are still combing the area.”