A swiftly orchestrated chase led to the arrest of five suspects accused of firing shots at a Nashville detective, who was conducting surveillance late on a Monday evening. According to a report from WKRN, the incident occurred on Howerton Street and North 6th Street at around 11 p.m. Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) discovered approximately 20 shell casings at the scene, although the detective escaped harm.

The suspects fled the scene in a reportedly stolen Infiniti and were pursued by law enforcement into Wilson County. During the chase, MNPD utilized a helicopter to track the suspects from above and communicate their whereabouts to the ground forces. NewsChannel5 reported that the Mt. Juliet Police Department employed spike strips on the exit of I-40 onto Golden Bear Gateway to hinder the suspects' escape. This led to the vehicle being stopped at Volunteer Blvd.

All five suspects attempted to elude officers on foot by entering a nearby wooded area. Nevertheless, they were apprehended within the hour due to the joint efforts of multiple agencies. Participants in the operation included Mt. Juliet officers, Wilson County deputies, MNPD, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), and Lebanon officers. As noted by FOX17, the coordination established a solid perimeter around the area, which was crucial in detaining the individuals involved.

The suspects, all hailing from Nashville, remain under the custody of Metro police to face further investigation. No details regarding the motivation behind the shooting or the identities of the suspects have been disclosed as yet. The collaborative nature of the law enforcement agencies' response efficiently brought a potentially dangerous situation to a peaceful close, with no injuries reported among the officers involved.