Metro Nashville police are searching for a gunman after a shooting in North Nashville left a man dead Sunday, authorities said. Officers found the victim's vehicle crashed into a tree near Buchanan Street and Ed Temple Boulevard, and the driver was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. A passenger in the car was detained at the scene after officers recovered a bag containing marijuana and a pistol. Investigators said the shooting appears to be possibly drug-related and that the shooter remains at large.
According to WSMV, officers responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Buchanan Street and Ed Temple Boulevard and are pulling footage from nearby street cameras as part of the investigation. Investigators told the station that the victim and the passenger were struck by gunfire coming from another vehicle, and detectives have not released any description of the suspect's car.
Neighborhood pattern
The killing lands in the middle of a run of recent shootings in North Nashville that have neighbors on edge. A recent report, Overnight gunfire rocks North Nashville, detailed two women wounded near 16th Avenue earlier this month, underscoring ongoing concerns about public safety in the area.
What police recovered and next steps
Police told WSMV that officers recovered a bag containing marijuana and a pistol and that the passenger from the crashed vehicle was taken into custody at the scene. The driver was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and later pronounced dead, the station reported. Detectives said they are canvassing the area for witnesses, reviewing video, and following up on leads as they work to identify and locate the shooter.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information, including dashcam or doorbell video, is asked to contact Metro Nashville police or Crime Stoppers. The city's reporting guidance notes that tips about narcotics or violent crime can be submitted to the MNPD tip line or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. For details on reporting narcotics and violent-crime tips, see Nashville.gov. Police said the investigation remains active and that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
