A man was shot multiple times and pistol-whipped Tuesday afternoon in the University Court area of south Nashville, then rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, according to Metro Nashville police. Officers were called to the neighborhood just south of downtown at about 1:30 p.m., and an investigation is underway. Police have not released any suspect information.
What Police Say
Metro Nashville officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around 1:30 p.m. and found a man who had been shot multiple times in the leg and also pistol-whipped. The victim was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was being treated for life-threatening injuries. As of Tuesday afternoon, police had not shared any details about a possible suspect, according to WSMV.
University Court's Recent History
The block known as University Court, a dense housing area south of downtown, has seen several shootings and police actions in recent years. Local coverage of past incidents has repeatedly noted victims being taken to Vanderbilt for treatment, as NewsChannel 5 has reported.
How To Help
Authorities have not released a suspect description and are asking anyone with information to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or the Metro Nashville Police Department at 615-862-8600. The Metro Nashville Police Department's newsroom includes past press releases and tip lines related to shootings in the area, per the Metro Nashville Police Department.
No other details have been released at this time. We will update this story as investigators or hospital officials provide more information.
