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Man shot, killed with own gun during fight along Antioch Pike, police say

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ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man was shot and killed with his own gun late Saturday night during a fight along Antioch Pike, officials said.

According to Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the shooting was reported just after 11 p.m. in the 1600 block of Antioch Pike on Saturday, July 6.

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Officials said a preliminary investigation indicates that the victim, who appeared to be a young adult, was riding a skateboard when he was approached by three individuals.

Surveillance video in the area reportedly captured a physical altercation between the victim and the suspects, which led to victim dropping a pistol.

Police said one of the individuals in the group is then seen retrieving the gun and shooting the victim.

After he was shot, the victim ran from the scene before collapsing in front of a business nearby, officials said.

According to MNPD, the victim -- who has not been identified -- died at the scene. Meanwhile, the three other individuals fled the scene on foot.

Anyone with information about the deadly incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

No other information was immediately released.

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