Homicide Unit detectives are working strong leads in Thursday’s 7:45 p.m. gunfire in the parking lot of Birchstone Village Apartments on North Dupont Avenue that left one man fatally wounded and a teenager in critical condition. The preliminary investigation indicates both victims, presumed to be brothers, were inside a black Infiniti sedan when one suspect approaches their vehicle and begins firing.
Moments later, two more men approached and one of them also started shooting at the victims’ Infiniti. All three male suspects fled on foot.
The Infiniti backed out of the parking space and crashed into a nearby fence.
The deceased victim, tentatively identified as a 21-year-old man, was transported to Skyline Medical Center where he died. The Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting with positively identifying him.
The 14-year-old victim was transported to Vanderbilt Pediatric Hospital where he remains critically injured.
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 cash reward.
