A man was fatally shot in a Franklin neighborhood on Tuesday evening, spurring an active homicide investigation by local authorities. Franklin Police Department officers were dispatched to Valor Court around 6:30 p.m. after receiving calls of gunfire, WKRN reported. Upon arrival, they found 32-year-old Lattarius Johnson with gunshot wounds.
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Johnson could not survive his injuries and was later pronounced dead. Police have yet to release further details but did confirm that they are actively following up on leads to quickly determine what might have led to the shooting. According to WSMV, detectives believe the event to be an "isolated incident."
As the investigations persist, the Franklin Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance. They are urging anyone with information related to the shooting or potential suspects to come forward. "Anyone with information on a suspect is urged to contact the Franklin Police Department at 615-794-2513," stated a report by Williamson Herald. There's an offer of up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest, in collaboration with Crime Stoppers of Williamson County.
Franklin PD has provided contact numbers for those willing to share crucial information. People can directly contact the Franklin Police Department at 615-794-2513. For those preferring to remain anonymous, anonymous tips can also be reported to Crime Stoppers of Williamson County at 615-794-4000, or through an online link.
