Anton Rucker, the man at the center of a deadly shooting during an Easter Sunday brunch in Nashville, now faces federal weapons charges. According to WSMV, a federal grand jury indicted the 47-year-old on allegations related to the March incident at Roasted in Salemtown, where one was killed and others injured. Rucker, who was out on bond for a previous violent crime, faces charges of unlawfully possessing ammunition during the shooting.
In addition to the charges stemming from the Easter incident, Rucker is also accused of a separate altercation, a road rage incident from August 26, 2023, in Murfreesboro. As reported by WKRN, Rucker illegally passed, and then pulled in front of another driver, it ultimately escalated to Rucker brandishing a firearm. A subsequent search of his residence by Murfreesboro Police resulted in the discovery of several firearms.
While Anton Rucker is currently held on charges including criminal homicide for the Easter shooting, the federal indictment adds a critical dimension to his legal battles. Allen Beachem, 33, was identified as the victim who died in the Salemtown tragedy. The same incident left seven others wounded, reinforcing the gravity of Rucker's alleged crimes.
The case against Rucker is comprehensive, involving multiple law enforcement agencies such as the Metro Nashville Police Department and the Murfreesboro Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary T. Hinkle is leading the prosecution, as per FOX17.
