A Memorial Day afternoon in Donelson turned violent when a man in his 20s was shot several times and rushed to a hospital, police said. Officers found him wounded in the 1300 block of Timber Valley Drive and immediately called for medical aid. Investigators have not released his name or any suspect information as detectives work to track down leads.
According to WSMV, officers responded around 2 p.m. Monday to reports of gunfire and discovered the victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The station later confirmed he had been struck three times. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he remains in “critical but stable” condition, the outlet reports. Police have not shared any additional details and say the investigation is active as detectives canvass the neighborhood for clues and potential witnesses.
Police Hunt Shooter, and How You Can Help
Detectives with the Metro Nashville Police Department are leading the probe and have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect. The department’s data tools, including MNPD’s Gunshot Injuries Map, track both fatal and nonfatal shooting incidents across Nashville.
Investigators in the Homicide Section are asking anyone with security footage, cell phone video, or information about the Donelson shooting to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously with Nashville Crime Stoppers at 74‑CRIME (615‑742‑7463) or through the online tip form linked on the MNPD Homicide Section page.
How This Shooting Fits Into Nashville’s Violent Month
The Donelson attack is one of several shootings reported in Nashville this month. On May 19, a man in North Nashville was shot following an argument, according to WSMV. Police and city officials rely on data dashboards, targeted patrols, and community tips as part of their push to curb gun violence. WSMV reports that it will update its coverage of the Donelson shooting as new information is released by authorities.
