A Nashville community is grappling with the aftermath of a drive-by shooting that left a young mother dead and her boyfriend injured. Kelveonna Holmes, 22, was fatally wounded yesterday while sitting in her vehicle with her family outside a Woodale Lane residence, a scene that had similarly been targeted the day before.
According to WSMV, Holmes was alongside her 24-year-old boyfriend and their three-year-old son when attackers drove by and opened fire. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed the victim was transported to Skyline Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries. Her boyfriend sustained a graze wound, however, the child emerged physically unscathed amidst the chaos.
Details provided by WKRN highlighted the horror of the attack, reporting that bullets passed near the toddler, even piercing through a car seat, narrowly missing the child. The concerned resident of the targeted home has expressed ignorance towards the motive behind the attacks, stating to authorities they were unsure why their home was under fire.
In the shadow of this violence, the community seeks answers. Law enforcement continues their investigation, with Nashville Crime Stoppers offering a cash reward for credible tips. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous, and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
