A Nashville man is fighting for his life after a shooting incident that transpired on the I-40 East entrance ramp from Old Hickory Boulevard. The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that 26-year-old Tyquan Jackson was shot in the head while in pursuit of suspects accused of breaking into his car. The shooting occurred just after 11 p.m. last Saturday, leaving Jackson in critical condition. He was later taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment.
According to the investigation details provided by WSMV, Jackson was a patron at the End Zone bar, where he was alerted to suspects burglarizing his vehicle. Police indicated that after the suspects fled the scene, Jackson followed them in his SUV. During the chase, suspects opened fire, striking Jackson's vehicle and causing a life-threatening injury. FOX17 reported that security guards at a nearby apartment complex heard the gunfire and were the first responders to find Jackson injured in his car.
The MNPD's homicide detectives are now spearheading the investigation into the violent altercation. With no suspect or vehicle description available at this moment, authorities are calling on the public for assistance. "Anyone with information about this critical shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward," stated the Metro Nashville Police Department, as per WSMV.
