A late-night argument over an alleged affair inside a Nashville Super 8 motel has now led to serious felony charges, months after a man was shot in the leg and a bullet tore into a neighboring room.
Authorities say 39-year-old Marvin Ramirez was booked into the Downtown Detention Center on March 12, 2026, in connection with the November incident. He faces attempted criminal homicide, weapons, and assault charges and is currently being held on an immigration detainer. It is the first major break in the case tied to the confrontation at the Super 8 on Murfreesboro Pike on November 2, 2025.
Just before 3 a.m. that morning, Metro Nashville officers were called to the motel after reports that a man had been shot in the leg. According to WSMV, the victim and a witness told police that a third person came back to the room, accused the witness of having an affair, walked inside, and "produced a handgun and began firing," with one round entering an adjacent room. The injured man was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries.
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office inmate roster lists Marvin Yobani Ramirez (born April 1, 1986) as admitted and booked on March 12, 2026. The online record shows three active felony charges, including a homicide-related count along with weapon and assault charges, all tied to warrants from that booking. The sheriff's booking page also displays bond amounts and notes that Ramirez is "NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELEASE" because of an ICE detainer, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Violence Along Murfreesboro Pike
The Super 8 is on a stretch of Murfreesboro Pike that has seen several recent shootings and homicide investigations, keeping detectives and patrol officers busy in the area. As outlined by the Metro Nashville Police Department, multiple active investigations near that corridor have highlighted ongoing safety concerns for both neighbors and visitors.
ICE Detainer And What It Means
Ramirez's booking record includes an ICE detainer, a notice that asks local authorities to hold someone for up to 48 hours so federal immigration agents can take over custody. As explained by ICE, a detainer is a request, not a removal order by itself. It gives U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement time to assume custody and decide whether to begin immigration proceedings.
What's Next
For now, Ramirez remains in custody at the Downtown Detention Center while prosecutors review the case and the warrants tied to his March booking. Metro Nashville Police and the Davidson County Sheriff's Office have not provided a timeline for an initial court appearance. Anyone with information about the November shooting is asked to contact Metro Police at 615-862-8600.
