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MNPD: Armed man killed by Metro officer in downtown Nashville
Published on: 06/09/2025
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Nashville that led to a man's death Monday morning.
According to officials, officers were sent to the intersection of Hermitage and Lea Avenues at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Monday, June 9 to respond to a "personnel in danger" call.
The Metro Nashville Police Department said a preliminary investigation shows that an officer shot a gunman who was approaching him with a pistol drawn near the intersection.
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Police said the gunman—who has not been identified—died at a hospital. Meanwhile, the officer was not injured in the incident.
No additional information was immediately released.
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News Source : https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/mnpd-armed-man-killed-by-metro-officer-in-downtown-nashville/
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