Update: Dante Matayo Jenoure, 26, has been identified as the man killed in Saturday’s shooting on Bell Road.
The homicide investigation is continuing into this morning’s fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Bahamian man at Preakness Apartments on Bell Road. When officers responded, the suspect surrendered and was detained.
The 26-year-old, who was located in the breezeway with multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died. Efforts are underway to locate his family.
Witnesses at the scene reported there was a dispute over rent payment that led to the shooting. The suspect was found to be in a dating relationship with the 26-year-old’s roommate.
During the investigation it was determined both parties were armed at the time of the shooting. It still remains unclear if the victim also fired.
The 31-year-old suspect was transported to MNPD Headquarters for an interview, but has not been charged as the investigation remains active.