NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three people were found deceased after Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officers were called to the scene in Antioch, officials said.
Officers arrived at a residence on Bart Drive just after 11:11 p.m. on Friday where they discovered a male victim dead on the front porch. When they entered the house, two additional male victims were found inside.
Officials told News 2 that two of the victims and a female witness were seen on nearby surveillance cameras arriving at the house around 10:35 p.m. Friday in a white Honda with Georgia temporary tags.
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About an hour later, several suspects approached the house on foot, armed with weapons. The shooting lasted about a minute before the suspects fled back down the street. Police believe there may have been a vehicle waiting nearby.
Officials said the woman who arrived with the victims may have fled the scene on foot.
An anonymous witness on the scene told News 2 they were in their living room watching television when they heard the gunshots.
"I heard about like eight to 10 gunshots. I just peeked outside the house, and I look up the street, and I see about six dudes just running across the street right after the gunshots," they said.
The witness said the shooting was a shock to the community.
"I was on my computer and I heard maybe like 10 or 15 gun shots..." neighbor Aaron Jaden told News 2. "About six or so people ran to the car and they just drove off."
A short time later, officers were called to Wallace Drive where a victim claimed to have been shot while riding a bicycle near Bart Drive.
The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. An investigation is underway to determine if the incidents are connected.
The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.
In our initial report, officials said four victims were found deceased on the scene. MNPD Public Information Officer, Don Aaron, later clarified to News 2 that there were three deceased victims.
“This is an extreme occurrence from last night," Aaron added. "That's not something that we typically see in Nashville.”
Anyone with information about this incident has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at (615) 742-7463.
