Nashville's Homicide Unit detectives are actively investigating a shooting that led to the death of 36-year-old Jerome Gordon. The incident occurred last Sunday around 9:00 P.M. on Harrington Avenue. Gordon was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound to his head near a backyard fence, a location near what has been described as a condemned residence known to shelter homeless individuals.
Responding officers transported Gordon to Skyline Medical Center, where, despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead. The events preceding the shooting remain vague, though an argument was overheard by neighbors before the sound of the gunshot filled the air, the exact details of the altercation are yet to be determined. The Nashville Police Department is following up on leads that may shed light on the circumstances surrounding Gordon's death.
The department has issued a public appeal for information. In a statement provided to the official Nashville government website, anyone with any knowledge about the shooting is encouraged to come forward. Crime Stoppers has been designated as the avenue for tips, which can be provided anonymously. The number to reach Crime Stoppers is 615-742-7463.
