CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A teenager was shot in north Clarksville on Saturday.
At about 1:05 p.m., Clarksville Police responded to Chinook Circle, near the state line, and found a 16-year-old boy who had been shot in the upper thigh, according to CPD spokesman Scott Beaubien. The teenager was transported to Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, and his injury does not appear to be life-threatening.
“Preliminary investigation indicates this was not a random incident, and there does not appear to be an active threat to residents in the area or the community at large,” Beaubien said.
Residents in the immediate vicinity of Chinook Circle who have outdoor security cameras are asked to contact 911 if they observe anything suspicious or believe they may have footage that could assist investigators.
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