Metro Nashville police are on the hunt for a man and woman accused of swiping a delivery driver’s car after one of them flashed a gun during a tense face-off on Delta Avenue early Thursday afternoon.
Investigators say it all unfolded around 1 p.m., when the delivery driver pulled over to make a stop. According to WSMV, the driver told officers he had just stepped out of his vehicle when the pair approached and, because of a language barrier, he could not understand what they were saying. The man then lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun tucked in his waistband, police were told, and the duo jumped into the driver’s car and sped off. Officers released only basic descriptions, saying the woman had on a black shirt and the man a blue shirt, and noted that the investigation is still in its early stages.
Police say detectives are following leads
The Metro Nashville Police Department says detectives are actively working the case and are asking neighbors and businesses to send in any tips or camera footage that might help identify the suspects. The agency has dealt with similar scenarios this year, including an April attempted carjacking involving a delivery driver that ended in a fatal shooting, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department's newsroom. Detectives say they plan to comb through surveillance video and license-plate-reader data where available as they track new leads.
Delivery drivers remain vulnerable
Local outlets have chronicled a string of confrontations this year involving app-based and independent delivery workers. A high-profile example was the Berry Hill parking-lot shooting in April, which drew fresh attention to the risks couriers face on what are supposed to be routine runs. Incidents like these highlight how quickly a simple drop-off can spiral into violence and why officers keep urging residents to check doorbell and dash-camera footage after nearby crimes.
How to help
Anyone with information or video from Thursday’s incident is asked to contact Metro Nashville Police at 615-862-8600 or submit tips through the department's website, according to the Metro Police newsroom. Investigators say that when potential witnesses share footage quickly, it can make a crucial difference in tracking stolen vehicles and identifying suspects before they vanish.
