Shots were fired at a coffee shop near downtown Nashville on Sunday afternoon. It resulted in one man dying and at least four other people getting wounded.
Two additional individuals went to local hospitals with issues unrelated to being shot, according to WKRN. WKRN reported.
BREAKING: Detectives are working to determine the motive for this gunman opening fire during Sunday brunch at Roasted on Garfield St. 1 man killed, several others hurt, non-critically. Shooting occurred at 3 p.m. Gunman fled in this Mercedes GLS 450. Know him? 615-862-8600. pic.twitter.com/bwJrCjwmhf
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) March 31, 2024
The Metro Nashville Police Department stated that the event was reported shortly after 3 p.m. while people were having brunch at Roasted in the Germantown area. The shooter fired and then left in a Mercedes GLS 450, as per MNPD public information officer Don Aaron.
The MNPD information officer Don Aaron mentioned, “This wasn't a shootout. One person pulled a gun during a disagreement with another man, and then fired multiple shots, causing the injuries I've just mentioned.”
Authorities said they are nearly sure they know the identity of the shooter and provided pictures of him and his Mercedes.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell expressed, “Sadly, gun violence disrupted Easter in my neighborhood at one of our nice small businesses,” via a social media post, according to WTVF. according to WTVF. “@MNPDNashville has the area secured, and @NashvilleFD EMS has taken care of victims. My heart goes out to those who had their holiday disrupted by gun violence.”
[Featured image: Metro Nashville Police Department]