A man believed to be in his 60s was shot Monday morning while walking along 18th Avenue North in north Nashville, and police say he was struck at least once before being rushed to a hospital alive. Officers converged on the block between Clarksville Pike and McDaniel Street as investigators worked to track down whoever opened fire and drove off.
According to wsmv.com, the man was walking along 18th Avenue North when a maroon Ford SUV pulled up and opened fire. Police told the outlet the man was hit at least once and rushed to the hospital, and officers say he is alive.
The shooting was reported to dispatchers shortly after 11 a.m. Monday, and as of about 11:50 a.m., officers remained on scene investigating, the outlet reported. Separately, WZTV reported that dispatch placed the shooting near Clarksville Pike and 18th Avenue, with the crime scene stretching along 18th Avenue North between Clarksville Pike and McDaniel Street.
Search Focuses on Maroon SUV Fleeing West
Investigators believe the suspect's vehicle fled west on Clarksville Pike, per the same wsmv.com account. WZTV also reported that police were searching for a suspect and said another individual is wanted in connection with the shooting, though details on that person have not been released.
No description of the shooter beyond the vehicle has been made public, and police have not released information on a motive or the number of shots fired. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage recovered from the surrounding area as they work to piece together what happened, the report noted.
Investigation Remains Active
As of the latest reporting, no arrests had been announced and the case remained under active investigation. The victim's name, exact age and updated medical condition have not been released, and it is unclear when police might provide further details on the search for the vehicle or its occupants.
