A Saturday night in Nashville’s Tusculum neighborhood turned violent when a man was stabbed and seriously injured, according to authorities. Officers detained a person of interest at the scene while the wounded man was rushed to a hospital with what police described as severe injuries.
Metro Nashville dispatchers got the call about a stabbing just before 7:45 p.m. Officers arrived on the 5300 block of Townes Court and found a man with deep lacerations to his arm. Police characterized the wounds as severe, and he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to WKRN.
Where It Happened
Townes Court sits in Tusculum, a neighborhood southeast of downtown that has seen its share of recent violence. In mid-May, a shooting in the area sent two people to the hospital, adding fuel to ongoing worries from some residents about safety near busy corridors and nearby apartment complexes, according to WSMV.
Police Investigation
Detectives with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department worked the scene, collecting evidence and talking with witnesses. A person of interest was detained, though no formal charges had been announced as of the latest update, WKRN reported. Investigators are asking anyone with information or relevant video to come forward to help them piece together what led up to the stabbing.
How To Help
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage that could aid the investigation is asked to call the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s non-emergency line at 615-862-8600 or submit tips through the department’s website, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. For emergencies, authorities remind the public to always call 911.
