One person was killed in a shooting outside a Smyrna tattoo shop last Wednesday, according to police. Officers responded after gunfire broke out in the parking lot, and the victim was taken to StoneCrest Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police Outline the Scene
Smyrna police say the incident started as a work-related dispute at Against the Grain Tattoo that escalated into a physical fight in the parking lot. During that confrontation, an individual reportedly fired multiple shots. Another employee tried to step in, officials said. The person who fired has been cooperating with investigators and claims the shooting was in self-defense. Town officials have called it an active homicide investigation and say evidence will be presented to a grand jury, according to WKRN.
Where the Victim Was Taken
The victim was transported to TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna. The hospital’s public information pages list its location and emergency services details, according to TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center.
Case Status and Next Steps
Officials say the investigation remains active and that the case will go before a grand jury for review. No charges have been announced so far, and investigators say they are still following leads, as reported by WKRN.
Legal Process Ahead
Presenting a case to a grand jury means prosecutors will ask jurors to decide whether there is probable cause to issue an indictment. The self-defense claim will be weighed against physical evidence and witness statements as that review moves forward.
