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Suspect charged with aggravated assault in Bradley County shooting

From Local 3 News: UPDATE- A suspect was arrested on the scene Friday morning after allegedly shooting a man in the leg, the Bradley County Sherif

From Local 3 News: UPDATE- A suspect was arrested on the scene Friday morning after allegedly shooting a man in the leg, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said.

 

According to BCSO, Javonte McKnight was charged with aggravated assault for shooting Robert Bishop at a Cleveland home on Hannah Road NW around 9:00.

 

Bishop’s injuries are not life-threatening, officials said.

McKnight is being held at the Bradley County Jail without bond.

 


PREVIOUS STORY: The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Hannah Road NW Friday morning in reference to a shooting.

 

Upon arrival, deputies said one man had been shot in the leg.

 

EMS transported him from the scene for treatment, and the injury sustained from the gunshot wound is said to be non-life threatening.

 

Deputies also located and detained a suspect on the scene.

 

This incident remains under investigation.