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Person shot in the chest at Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds
Person shot in the chest at Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds
Person shot in the chest at Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds

Published on: 05/31/2025

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- An investigation is underway after a shooting at the Clarksville Speedway and Fairgrounds Saturday night.

According to the Clarksville Police Department, off-duty officers supporting the ongoing fair reported hearing gunshots coming from the parking lot near the venue's entrance at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.

Authorities said additional officers responded to the scene and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was brought to Tennova Healthcare, but there's no word on his current condition.

Witnesses at the scene reported seeing five or six males running from the area toward Hazelwood Road following the shooting, law enforcement said.

Officials added that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.

Police urge anyone in the immediate area with surveillance cameras to review your footage. If you notice anything suspicious, you're asked to call 911 immediately.

No additional details have been released about Saturday night's shooting, including the age of the victim.

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News Source : https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/clarksville/person-shot-in-the-chest-at-clarksville-speedway-and-fairgrounds/

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