A quiet Saturday on Nashville’s 5100 block of Rhett Drive turned violent when an attempted robbery at a home ended with a woman shot and a suspect wounded, according to police.
Authorities said the woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment. Investigators believe three to four men were involved in the attempted robbery and left the scene in a light-colored, possibly white, Toyota Camry.
What police say
Metro Nashville Police told reporters that the victim’s son fired a single shot toward the suspects during the confrontation. That round struck a passenger in the suspects’ vehicle in the shin. No arrests have been made so far, and detectives are actively working the case and following up on leads. As reported by WKRN News 2, officers first responded to the address Saturday afternoon.
Suspects and search
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, investigators say the group fled in a light-colored Toyota Camry and are asking anyone with information or video to contact authorities. Police noted that tips can be shared through the department’s public information line or through Crime Stoppers, which allows for anonymous submissions. The agency added that neighborhood canvassing and evidence collection are underway.
Citywide context
Shootings tied to robberies have surfaced across Nashville this year, including a high-profile mall parking-lot attack and a roadside attempted theft where a victim was struck. That pattern has left residents uneasy and kept investigators busy, with local outlets documenting several such cases and victims often transported to Vanderbilt for care. As reported by NewsChannel 5, investigators in similar incidents routinely ask the public for surveillance footage and tips.
As of publication, no arrests have been announced in the Rhett Drive case, and the investigation remains active, according to WKRN News 2. Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Nashville Police or Crime Stoppers.
