Police say a South Nashville man is facing an attempted criminal homicide charge after a brazen, close-range shooting outside a Wallace Road apartment complex in late May. Investigators allege the victim was shot multiple times outside Wallace Studios, in the 90 block of Wallace Road, taking bullets to his left forearm, left thigh and right calf. He was rushed to TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in a private vehicle and is expected to recover.
Arrest affidavit recounts the shooting
According to WKRN, the arrest affidavit states that 29-year-old Kenneth Watt stepped out of a black Buick Regal and "shot the victim while standing within arm's length." Detectives say Watt was later identified on surveillance video and picked out in a photographic lineup, according to the affidavit. The documents also note that Watt is barred from having a firearm because of previous felony convictions.
Charges, substances and bond
Per WKRN, Watt is facing a stack of charges that includes attempted criminal homicide, being a felon in possession of a handgun, employing a firearm with intent and several drug possession counts tied to fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. Jail records put his bond at $136,000. The affidavit lists prior felony convictions for aggravated assault in 2020 and robbery in 2017.
Scene and earlier incidents
The shooting unfolded outside Wallace Studios, a converted motel complex near the busy Nolensville Pike and Wallace Road corridor. As reported by WSMV, the complex was also the scene of a separate May shooting that sent a man to the hospital, and coverage of the earlier shooting detailed that incident. Local coverage and police logs have noted several violent calls in the broader South Nashville area in recent weeks, adding pressure on detectives already juggling multiple cases.
What comes next
Watt remains in jail while detectives continue to work the case and prosecutors weigh formal filings based on the affidavit. As of publication, court dockets did not yet list a next hearing date, and Metro police had not released any additional public statements.
