What started as a routine stop at a Hardee’s on the 300 block of West Washington Street in Nashville turned tense Thursday when shots were fired, police said. Officers rushed in, blocked off the area, and combed the restaurant and parking lot for evidence before assuring the public there was no ongoing threat.
The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire and detained a person of interest at the scene, according to CBS17. Officers asked people to steer clear of the stretch of West Washington Street while investigators worked and warned that drivers could expect traffic delays. Police did not immediately say whether anyone had been hurt.
Where This Fits In A Violent Spring
The Hardee’s scare is the latest in a string of shootings citywide, from Murfreesboro Pike to North Nashville, that have kept detectives hustling and neighbors on edge. Gunfire Erupts Again On Murfreesboro Pike details one of those recent cases and underscores long-running worries about late-night violence along busy corridors.
Police Request Tips
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the Hardee’s incident to contact the Nashville Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Officials say they will release more details as they confirm them, as reported by CBS17.
