The man fatally shot at 2:20 a.m. today near the intersection of 14th Avenue North and Cass Street is identified as Prentice Wilkerson, 24, of Nashville.
Wilkerson was driving a yellow and black 2014 Chevrolet Camaro when, for reasons yet to be determined, someone opened fire on the car. It traveled off the right side of the roadway and came to rest in the 2000 block of 15th Avenue North. Wilkerson died at the scene.
The Camaro was taken to the MNPD Crime Laboratory for processing.
Homicide Unit Detective Arthur Hipp is leading the investigation. Anyone with information about this fatal shooting and/or Wilkerson’s activities late Friday night/early Saturday is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.