CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After a 17-year-old was shot while attempting to complete an online transaction arranged through a social media marketplace, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) are reminding the public to prioritize safety when meeting with strangers.
According to CPD, the teen arranged to meet someone to buy or sell an item, something officers say is becoming increasingly common in today’s online-driven world.
But instead of a routine exchange, the meeting turned violent when the teen was shot…