An Easter Sunday celebration in Nashville was shattered when a gunman opened fire in a restaurant, leaving one dead and several injured. Metro Police have identified the shooter as 46-year-old Anton Rucker, a man with a history of felony convictions. Rucker, who remains at large, is wanted for the homicide at the Roasted eatery on Garfield Street in the Salemtown neighborhood.
BREAKING: Detectives are working to determine the motive for this gunman opening fire during Sunday brunch at Roasted on Garfield St. 1 man killed, several others hurt, non-critically. Shooting occurred at 3 p.m. Gunman fled in this Mercedes GLS 450. Know him? 615-862-8600. pic.twitter.com/bwJrCjwmhf
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) March 31, 2024
A police statement revealed that the fatal incident unfolded at approximately 3 p.m., where 33-year-old Allen Beachem was killed. The same source informed that Rucker has a criminal background, including aggravated assault convictions in Nashville, and was previously arrested on felony drug charges and aggravated assault and gun charges. Beachem's passing was confirmed by authorities who are still piecing together the motive behind this tragic event, as reported by WSMV.
The violence did not end with one casualty. Officials disclosed that out of the other victims struck by gunfire, two are now fighting for their lives in critical condition. According to Action News 5, the report added that the others hurt sustained non-critical injuries. The urgency to apprehend the gunman has escalated as police say he fled the scene in a Mercedes GLS 450. The search continues, with authorities urging the public to come forward with any information that might lead to Rucker's capture.
In a call to action, the Metro Nashville PD showcased an image of the alleged getaway vehicle and provided a contact number for tips.
