Homicide Unit Detectives are investigating Thursday morning’s fatal shooting of Jose Rivera-Garcia, 35, on Peach Creek Crescent. Rivera-Garcia called 911 and stated to dispatchers he’d been shot by three men who attempted to rob him.
The three suspects fled on foot. An attempted robbery motive is under investigation.
Rivera-Garcia was located in the driver’s seat of a gray Ford Escape when officers arrived on scene. He was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died.
Anyone with information on this fatal shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and qualify for a $5,000 reward for homicide cases.