Clarksville is dealing with the aftermath of a shooting last night that left a 15-year-old boy injured. The Clarksville Police Department responded to a 911 call made at approximately 5:42 p.m., which led them to 101st Adult Dentistry where the victim was discovered with a gunshot injury, as reported by WSMV. Authorities later established that the actual location of the shooting was Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store on Peachers Mill Road.
Initial confusion over the location of the shooting was resolved when police confirmed that the incident took place at Chum’s Discount Tobacco Store, located in the 800 block of Peachers Mill Road, not where the teen was found. Authorities are now actively searching for surveillance footage that could provide more insight into the circumstances of the shooting, according to information shared by FOX17. The 15-year-old victim, whose name has not been released, was quickly taken to Tennova Healthcare for treatment, though the extent of his injuries remains undisclosed.
Clarksville Police are calling on residents and business owners in the area of the incident to review their surveillance footage for any suspicious activity around 5:30 p.m., the approximate time of the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, with officers actively following leads. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact 911, underscoring the seriousness with which the case is being handled, as reflected in statements made to WKRN.
Additional details are expected as the police department continues to investigate, with updates to follow as the investigation progresses.
