A Nashville shooting incident claiming self-defense is under police investigation following the death of a 48-year-old man outside a Tampa Drive apartment complex. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, around 1:50 a.m., according to WKRN. Metro Nashville Police Department responded to reports of the fatal encounter which, stemmed from the deceased man knocking on the door, requesting to speak with a woman known to him.
James Green, 60, who shares the residence with his girlfriend, had reportedly requested the deceased to leave, yet the man persisted and knocking ensued, culminating in a physical confrontation between him and Green's girlfriend during a third interaction as per FOX 17. Following the struggle, Green claims to have witnessed the 48-year-old reaching for something within his waistband, prompted him to fire a single shot in their defense, he shot the victim and subsequently made an emergency call.
Authorities discovered a BB pistol on the deceased at the scene, where he was pronounced dead. James Green has not been charged at this time, the incident; ongoing investigations are expected to progress to the District Attorney's Office for further review.
The case has drawn considerable attention as it touches upon the delicate balance of self-defense claims and the responsibilities of gun ownership. No charges have been filed against Green who has stated self-defense as his motive, maintaining that the fatal action was taken to ensure the safety of his girlfriend and himself, Green told WSMV, the efforts to notify the next of kin of the deceased are currently in process, as part of the ongoing inquiries into the shooting circumstances.
