A manhunt is underway in Rutherford County following the shooting of a 4-year-old boy, with authorities seeking the public's assistance to locate 19-year-old Taliek Gallishaw-King, who is currently out on bond for an attempted murder charge. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of gunfire at a home on Tessa Grace Way in Murfreesboro early Saturday morning, finding the young child with a gunshot wound. The boy was promptly transported to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, where he underwent surgery and is expected to recover.
According to FOX17, the suspect, Gallishaw-King, had abandoned the scene before officers arrived, and is now facing charges of tampering with evidence and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon in relation to the incident. Detective Jesse Gammel stated that Gallishaw-King "fled the scene in an unknown vehicle shortly before law enforcement's arrival and took the handgun used in the shooting with him." In a communication, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office emphasized the need for vigilance, as the suspect is considered "armed and dangerous."
Originally, reports indicated that Gallishaw-King was also wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Smyrna, however, authorities issued a correction clarifying that he is out on bond for the Smyrna charge. As the investigation continues, the Sheriff's Office has reached out to the community for help in finding Gallishaw-King by providing contact information for anyone with leads on his whereabouts. The sheriff's office and Detective Gammel are reachable through the numbers provided for those wishing to convey information that may aid in the capture of Gallishaw-King.
Details of Gallishaw-King's charges and the plea from law enforcement to the public were further shared by WKRN and WSMV. Anonymous tips can be left by calling 615-893-STOP (7867) or by following the link provided on the Sheriff's Office website. The prompt distribution of this information is crucial as the authorities work to prevent further violence and address the broader issues of public safety and responsible firearm management in the community.
