The Clarksville Police Department has recently filed charges against two teenagers following the shooting death of a 19-year-old male, as detailed in a succession of reports by local news outlets. According to WSMV, the incident occurred on Sunday evening on State Line Road. When authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered the young man with gunshot wounds, and he was subsequently taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Consequent to the shooting, 18-year-old Quashawn Winkfield finds himself charged with criminal homicide, standing accused in the death of the 19-year-old. Revealed by WKRN, alongside Winkfield is Lamyiah Edmonson, another 18-year-old, who was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery in connection with the same incident. The police have not yet divulged specifics surrounding the case, indicating that the investigation is active and ongoing.
The name of the victim remains unreleased, pending family notifications as authorities continue to untangle the night's tragic events. A social media post by the Clarksville Police Department on Facebook states detectives are leading the charge in the investigation. The department has encouraged anyone with information or additional video footage to step forward, offering anonymity and a possible cash reward for contributions that could lead to crucial breakthroughs in the case.
For those looking to assist, Detective Carlton can be contacted at (931) 648-0656, alongside an option for anonymity provided by calling the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline at (931) 645-8477, or by submitting a tip online.
