A quiet early morning on Trenton Road turned chaotic after a suspected burglar forced his way into a Clarksville home and was met with gunfire from the woman inside, police said. The shooting happened shortly after 1:40 a.m. Monday, May 18, in the 2700 block of Trenton Road. The man was hit multiple times and was airlifted to a Nashville hospital, according to authorities, who say they are treating the case as an active shooting investigation but do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.
According to WKRN, officers were called to the home after reports that a man had forced his way inside. Investigators believe the woman inside opened fire on the intruder. WKRN reported that the man was flown to a Nashville hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and that police did not immediately release his condition. The outlet also shared contact information for Detective Adair and an online tip portal for Crime Stoppers to help move the case forward.
What investigators say
"There is no ongoing threat to the public," the Clarksville Police Department said, according to WKRN. Detectives told the station that everyone involved is cooperating with the investigation. Officers are canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing physical evidence as they work to piece together exactly how the break-in and shooting unfolded.
Victim condition and next steps
The man was taken by air to a Nashville hospital, and officials have not released any update on his condition. Clarksville detectives say they will continue collecting witness statements and physical evidence, then present their findings to the Montgomery County prosecutor's office for review. For general city information and police contacts, residents can visit the Clarksville municipal website at Clarksville.
How to help
Anyone who saw or heard anything around the time of the shooting, or who has relevant information, is asked to call Detective Adair at 931-648-0656 ext. 5188. Tips can also be submitted to Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 931-645-8477. Anonymous tips may be filed online at P3Tips.com/591, and police say tipsters may qualify for a cash reward.
What charges could follow
So far, police have not announced any arrests or criminal charges in connection with the shooting. Investigators plan to forward their completed report to the county prosecutor, who will decide whether to file charges once all the facts are in. As the investigation continues, the department is asking anyone with video footage or other evidence from the area to contact detectives.
