A juvenile was shot in the leg Wednesday night on the 3300 block of Creekwood Drive in Nashville, according to police. First responders arrived just before 10 p.m. and found the youth with non-life-threatening injuries. The juvenile was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and authorities said no one else was hurt.
Police Confirm Shooting
The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed the incident and the victim's condition, as reported by FOX17. Officers told the station they were dispatched to the 3300 block of Creekwood Drive on Wednesday night and stayed on scene while investigators processed the area. As of now, MNPD has not released any suspect information or said whether arrests have been made.
Creekwood Drive's Recent Incidents
The 3000 block of Creekwood Drive, which includes the Knollcrest Apartments complex, has seen violent incidents in recent years, including a fatal shooting outside the complex in 2022, according to NewsChannel 5. Those earlier cases highlight ongoing concerns about neighborhood safety and the continued focus of local investigators. MNPD detectives routinely review patterns in the area as part of ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who saw the Wednesday night shooting or who has video of the incident to contact Metro Nashville Police. Tips can be reported by calling MNPD's non-emergency line at 615-862-8600 or Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463, per the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
